Seanad debates

Thursday, 8 October 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator David Norris that he proposes to raise the following matter on the Adjournment: The need for the Minister for Education and Science to review as a matter of...
  • Order of Business (68 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn at 2 p.m., if not previously...
  • Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 speeches)
    Section 28, as amended, agreed to.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • School Capitation Grants (23 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Senator Bacik.
  • Foyle River Development (6 speeches)
    I assume the Minister of State, Deputy Andrews, is also taking the second Adjournment matter. With due respect to him, I was anxious that the relevant Minister would be present because this is a...

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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.