23 Mar 2011: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
Business of Seanad (36 speeches)
I have received a request signed by 30 Senators to summon a meeting of the Seanad for the specific purpose of discussing a motion on the programme for Government and the Mental Health...
Programme for Government: Motion (98 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann notes the programme for Government recently agreed by the Government parties. I welcome the Minister and appreciate that he has made himself available to participate...
Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (93 speeches, 1 comment)
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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.