Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 February 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Order of Business (111 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, all-party motion on the conflict in the Middle East, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., spokespersons...
  • Middle East Conflict: Motion (24 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann urges the Irish Government to continue its support for moves to establish an independent international investigation into alleged violations of international...
  • Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (102 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

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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.