Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 November 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
  • Order of Business (58 speeches, 1 comment)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on commemoration planning, to be taken at 12.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other...
  • Commemoration Planning: Statements (43 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys. It is my first time in the Chair for a debate with the Minister since her elevation and I wish her every...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Autism Support Services (5 speeches)
      According to the definition of the American Psychiatric Association, autism is a neuro-developmental disorder characterised by impaired social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal...
    • Housing Regeneration (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, to the House.

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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.