Seanad debates

Thursday, 27 September 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Kathryn Reilly that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education...
  • Order of Business (205 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on smarter travel, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1 p.m., with the contributions of group...
  • Smarter Travel: Statements (33 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Alan Kelly, to the House. Before calling on the Minister of State to make his opening speech, I wish on...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
    • Health Services (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the House to deputise for the Minister for Health on this important issue. My question pertains to sufferers of narcolepsy that is a direct...

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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.