Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 October 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Accident and Emergency Departments (8 speeches)
      As ever, the Minister of State is welcome.
    • Legal Aid Service (4 speeches)
      I will speak about free legal aid, which is something very close to my own heart. There is no such thing as free legal aid, and that should be clarified and addressed. The cost of legal aid for...
  • Order of Business (107 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the decision by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to...
  • UK Referendum on EU Membership: Statements (24 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, 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.