Seanad debates

Thursday, 30 September 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received 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 the...
  • Order of Business (124 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the economy, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded; on which...
  • National Economy: Statements (38 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Martin Mansergh.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tax Collection (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, for being here and the Cathaoirleach for choosing my Adjournment matter. I want to raise an issue in relation to the second home charge, which is very...

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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.