Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 October 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Mark Daly that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Taoiseach to discuss the...
  • Order of Business (83 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Forestry Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m.
  • Forestry Bill 2013: Committee Stage (109 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, to the House.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Local Authority Staff (15 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, to the House and thank him for taking these matters on the Adjournment. We have two matters on the Adjournment, but as Senator Daly is not in the...

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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.