Seanad debates

Tuesday, 21 January 2020

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann agreed on 18 December 2019 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017.
  • Business of Seanad: Motion (70 speeches)
    I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and having regard to the dissolution of Dáil Éireann on 14th January, 2020, Standing Orders 16, 29 and 30 shall stand...

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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.