Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 November 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer 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 make a...
  • Order of Business (188 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on broadcasting standards.
  • Broadcasting Standards: Statements (40 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to engage with Senators in a debate on the important issue of broadcasting standards. I am sure it is influenced by the public debate that has been ignited in recent...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tax Code (3 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leat, a Chathaoirligh. I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for allowing me to raise this matter. The...
  • Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Haughey, to the House.

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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.