Seanad debates

Thursday, 25 June 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Kathryn Reilly that she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to discuss the funding criteria for the...
  • Commencement Matter (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects Status (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ann Phelan, to the House. This Commencement debate follows on one I raised a number of weeks ago about the Holy Family school in Cavan, the building...
  • Order of Business (92 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 1, the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. and to be adjourned not later than 3.15 p.m., if not...
  • Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (19 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

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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.