Seanad debates

Tuesday, 18 December 2007

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Keaveney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Arts, Sport and...
  • Order of Business (86 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare Bill 2007 — Second Stage to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten...
  • Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (25 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matter (0 speeches)
  • Report on Music and Education (4 speeches)
    I wish to raise the issue of the sub-committee on education and the arts under the Arts Act 2003. The Acting Chairman knows well that when in the last session we were looking at the Arts Bill...

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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.