Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 January 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.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: The need for the Minister for...
  • Order of Business (105 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Advisory Group on Small Business (resumed), to be taken following the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.,...
  • Report of Advisory Group on Small Business: Statements (Resumed) (22 speeches)
    I welcome back to the House the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. The list is rotating. In view of the fact that the Government side has more speakers, we will begin with the Leader,...

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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.