Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 April 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Order of Business (121 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at noon and conclude not later than 1 p.m., and No. 2,...
  • Protection of Children's Health from Tobacco Smoke Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (59 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may...
  • An Update on Situation in Ukraine: Statements (59 speeches)
    I welcome this opportunity to speak about the crisis in Ukraine. This is not a recent crisis. It began last November as hundreds and thousands of peaceful demonstrators took to the streets to...

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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.