Seanad debates

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Thomas Byrne 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 appoint a...
  • Order of Business (89 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2014, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight...
  • Budget 2014: Statements (174 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the House.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Hospital Consultants Recruitment (3 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as cead a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar an-tábhachtach seo a phlé ar an Athló anocht. The issue I raise is the lack of a paediatric...
    • Court Sittings (11 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The Courts Service has decided to close the courthouses in Kenmare, Cahersiveen, Killorglin and Dingle and has claimed it is a cost-saving measure....

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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.