Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I wish everyone a happy new year. I have received notice from Senator Deirdre Clune that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The...
  • Order of Business (62 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the advisory group on small business, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m....
  • Report of Advisory Group for Small Business: Statements (27 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I wish him a happy new year.

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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.