Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 May 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Paul Coghlan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to outline the...
  • Order of Business (124 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 — Committee Stage. It is proposed that it be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business.
  • Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Committee Stage (49 speeches)
    There is a typographical error in the Bill as passed by the Dáil. I wish to bring to the attention of Members an error in section 9. On page 13, line 46, the reference to section 8 should read...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Architectural Heritage (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Mansergh, and wish him well.

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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.