Seanad debates

Tuesday, 24 June 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Healy Eames that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to...
  • Order of Business (155 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the risk equalisation (amendment) scheme 2008; and No. 2, the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. It is proposed...
  • Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (14 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    Bus Services.
    • Bus Services. (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am concerned about what has happened to the bus market in Dublin in light of the fact that a private operator is being forced to stop services...

All of 2008's debates « Previous day Next day »

Debates this month

June 2008
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30 

See all of 2008

What is the Seanad?

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.