Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 December 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12.00 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and...
  • Order of Business (66 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Communication Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 - Committee Stage resumed, to be taken at the conclusion at the Order of Business and adjourn not later than...
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    With the agreement of the House, I propose the sitting be suspended until 1.30 p.m., as the Minister of State is not available.
  • Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed) (146 speeches)
    SECTION 16
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Teacher Training (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State but point out that he may have to leave the Chamber to attend a vote in the Dáil.
  • School Equipment (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State back to the House.

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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.