Seanad debates

Friday, 18 December 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:00:00
  • Business of Seanad (10 speeches)
    As I hope this will be the last sitting day this year, I wish all Members a very happy Christmas. I thank Deirdre Lane, Martin Groves and the staff of the Seanad for their co-operation during...
  • Harbours Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (34 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, to the House. Before we commence Report Stage, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report...
  • International Protection Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (78 speeches)
    This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on...

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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.