Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 November 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator O'Rourke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to give the...
  • Order of Business (52 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003 relating to placenames, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no...
  • Official Languages Act 2003: Statements (20 speeches)
    Glacaim buíochas leis an Teach seo as ucht deis a thabhairt dom cúpla focal a rá maidir le cúrsaí logainmneacha. Tá córas comhuaineach aistriúcháin ar fáil sa Teach, agus, mar sin, tá...
  • Housing Policy: Motion (48 speeches)
    I move: "That Seanad Éireann: recognises that Ireland's record levels of economic and population growth creates the challenge of meeting record housing accommodation demand across the country;...

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Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill. The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can read about the Seanad's composition here.