Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 March 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Election of Members to Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
    I wish to announce that the following Members have been elected to Dáil Éireann and have, accordingly, vacated their seats in Seanad Éireann: Jerry Buttimer, Ciaran Cannon, Paudie Coffey,...
  • Nomination of Member (1 speech)
    I also announce to the Seanad that, following the election to Dáil Éireann of Ciaran Cannon, the Taoiseach nominated Darragh O'Brien, with his consent, to fill the casual vacancy thus created...
  • Order of Business (96 speeches)
    The Order of Business is tributes to our former Seanad colleague, the late Willie Farrell; and No. 1, the Construction Contracts Bill 2010. It is proposed to take Committee and Remaining Stages...
  • Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (34 speeches)
    I call the Leader to move the first expression of sympathy.
  • Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (122 speeches)
    SECTION 1

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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.