Seanad debates

Thursday, 21 October 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Order of Business (63 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the challenges facing the tourism sector, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.15 p.m., if not...
  • Tourism Sector: Statements (17 speeches)
    Tá áthas orm deis a bheith agam labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Tourism makes a vital contribution to Ireland's economy. With the support of the Government, the Department of Tourism,...
  • Thirteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
    The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated Senators Marc MacSharry, Dan Boyle and Liam Twomey to serve on the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills. The Committee of...
  • Tourism Sector: Statements (Resumed) (14 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House for this debate on tourism. Tourism is most important to this country and it is an area which we can grow. It is in our own hands as to how we promote the...

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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.