Seanad debates

Thursday, 28 May 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture,...
  • Order of Business (109 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re transfer of functions of Bord Iascaigh Mhara - back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2,...
  • Bord Bia Order: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: An Bord Bia (Transfer of Functions of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara relating to Fish Marketing) Order 2009, a copy of which Order in...
  • Finance Bill 2009 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (26 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Finance 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.