Seanad debates

Thursday, 6 November 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator John Paul Phelan that he proposes to raise the following matter on the Adjournment: The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to indicate his...
  • Order of Business (48 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Committee Stage (Resumed) and the House to adjourn no later than 2.30 p.m.
  • Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (34 speeches)
    SECTION 18
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    Residency Permits.
    • Residency Permits. (8 speeches)
      Recent cases concerning delays in the processing of long-term residency permit applications have been brought to my attention. In one case, a girl from my area has been six years resident in...
    • Support Services Grants. (9 speeches)
      I wish to share my time with Senator Ross.
  • Employment Rights (6 speeches)
    Senator Quinn on the Order of Business raised the matter of sharing time on this matter. If he comes in, I will share time with him. This issue is the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for...

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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.