Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 October 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Trevor ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: An gá go dtabharfadh an...
  • Order of Business (83 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Statements of appreciation of the life and work of Seamus Heaney, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, with contributions of group spokespersons...
  • An Appreciation of the Life and Work of Seamus Heaney: Statements (33 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan. Before calling on him to speak I welcome Marie Heaney, wife of Seamus Heaney, Professor Brendan Kennelly, Fr....
  • County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

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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.