Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Military Medals (8 speeches)
      If I had listened to Senator Burke, we would have been gone ten minutes ago, but we waited.
  • Order of Business (55 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Heritage Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 4 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Health...
  • Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (131 speeches)
    SECTION 1
  • Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (26 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State and her officials. I thank the Minister of State for the work she is doing in the area of elderly care. In...

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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.