Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 October 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 15:30:00
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (40 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Data Protection Act 2018, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, statements...
  • Data Protection Act 2018: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Data Protection Act 2018 (section 60(6)) (Central Bank of Ireland) Regulations 2019,a copy of which was laid in draft...
  • Budget 2020: Statements (143 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House. It is very familiar territory to him.

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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.