Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 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 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 Health and Children to...
  • Order of Business (61 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 — Committee Stage; and No. 26, motion 26 re Irish tourism. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the...
  • Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (170 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran, 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.