Seanad debates

Thursday, 21 March 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
  • Order of Business (120 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2013 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 6 p.m.
  • Finance Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages (220 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
  • Mobility Allowance: Statements (23 speeches)
    The next item on the agenda is statements on the mobility allowance. I understand that because this matter was raised by Senator Marie Moloney, Fine Gael has conceded that she should be allowed...

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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.