Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 June 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Kathryn Reilly that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education...
  • Order of Business (83 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 2.30 p.m., with the...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Second Stage (53 speeches, 1 comment)
    Minister, I welcome you to the House. This is my first time as Leas-Chathaoirleach to have the privilege of welcoming you to the Seanad. I wish you every success in your brief.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    School Transport
    • School Transport (7 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss the important issues of the primary school transport schemes. The removal of school transport because of the changed criteria for...

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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.