20 Jul 2012: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Friday, 20 July 2012

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.00 a.m.
Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (59 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Education and Skills to the House.
Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (73 speeches)
I welcome the Minister back to the House. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and...
Message from Dáil (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012 without amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the...
Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I thank all of the staff of the House, particularly Deirdre Lane, Jody Blake and the ushers who are so kind to us all. I thank all of the Senators for their help and assistance. The 24th Seanad...

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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.