Seanad debates

Thursday, 15 May 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Order of Business (77 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 — Report Stage. It is proposed to take Report Stage of the Bill on the conclusion of the Order of Business.
  • Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (101 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, to the House. I wish to inform Senators that there is an error in the first printed version of the Bill as amended by the Seanad on Committee...

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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.