12 Dec 2008: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Friday, 12 December 2008

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (311 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 30 (10 speeches)
I have received notice from Senator David Norris regarding a motion that he wishes to raise under Standing Order 30. I ask the Senator to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.
Health Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (199 speeches)
SECTION 1.
Health Bill 2008: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 speeches)
I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the Commission constituted as provided in...

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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.