Seanad debates

Thursday, 1 July 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Jerry 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 Community, Equality...
  • Order of Business. (191 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the...
  • Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (25 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • European Financial Stability Facility Bill 2010: 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 President to sign the European Financial...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Community Development (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Cathaoirleach as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an cheist seo a ardú ar an Athló. I welcome the Minister of...

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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.