17 Jul 2015: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Friday, 17 July 2015

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
Order of Business (33 speeches)
Before I call the Leader, I am sure Members of the House would like to join with me in an expression of sympathy regarding the late Alexis Fitzgerald, a former Member of this House and the Lower...
Sittings of Seanad: Motion (6 speeches)
I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business:1) the Seanad shall meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, 20th July, 2015; 2) the Seanad shall meet at 10:30...
Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015: Second Stage (15 speeches, 1 comment)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
The Leader wishes to make an amendment to the Order of Business.
Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (71 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, 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.