Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: An gá don Rialtas cead a thabhairt...
  • Order of Business (116 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on sport, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes to be followed by...
  • Sport: Statements (73 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to the House. I wish him well in his new portfolio.

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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.