Seanad debates

Thursday, 24 May 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Order of Business (168 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements, questions and answers on the 2012 sports capital programme, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.45...
  • Visit of Chinese Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with the next item, Members will join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from China, led by His Excellency Wang Gang, member of the Political Bureau of the Central...
  • Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (14 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ring, to the House. Group spokespersons will have eight minutes to speak and Sinn Féin has three...

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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.