Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 13:00:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator John Whelan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Social...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • School Meals Programme (2 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for breaking his busy schedule on budget day and coming into the House to take this matter. There will be lots of headlines today and many different issues will...
  • Order of Business (21 speeches)
    Before I call the Leader, I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to the families of those who died in the two appalling incidents at the weekend. The deaths of ten people, five of them young...
  • Budget 2016: Statements (131 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris.

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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.