Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 March 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Thomas Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Heritage Sites (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Tom Hayes. It would appear that the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is busy. I ask...
    • Local Government Reform (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, who is from Tipperary. It is the Minister from Tipperary who will make the final decision on the future of local government and the future of town councils. Some...
  • Order of Business (175 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No.1, Workplace Relations Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.
  • Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (32 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Damien English, to the House.
  • Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
    The Leader wishes to make an announcement.
  • Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (35 speeches)
    SECTION 87

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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.