Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Proclamation Summoning Seanad Éireann (1 speech)
    The Clerk read the Proclamation of the President of Ireland convening Seanad Éireann.
  • Election of Cathaoirleach (62 speeches)
    Clerk of the Seanad: The next business is the election of the Cathaoirleach. Under Standing Order 2, the Chair will be taken by Senator David Norris, the Senator with the longest continuous...
  • Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (5 speeches)
    When is it proposed to sit for the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach?

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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.