27 Apr 2012: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Friday, 27 April 2012

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 09.30 a.m.
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (134 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (31 speeches)
Before we commence I remind Senators that with the exception of the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on it, Senators may speak only once on Report Stage. Also, each...
Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
I propose that the sitting be suspended until 2.30 p.m.
Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I call the Leader of the House.
Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Committee Stage (163 speeches)
I welcome the Minister back to the House.

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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.