Seanad debates

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator James Carroll 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,...
  • Order of Business (144 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Sport, Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs entitled, 20 Year Strategy on the Irish Language...
  • Irish Language: Motion (3 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Sport, Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs entitled '20 Year Strategy on the Irish Language...

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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.