Seanad debates

Friday, 16 December 2022

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an i gceannas ar 11:30:00
  • Election of Cathaoirleach (103 speeches)
    Clerk of the Seanad: In accordance with Standing Order 10 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to public business, I must report to the Seanad that I have been informed by...
  • Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (42 speeches)
    I move: "That Senator Mark Daly be elected Leas-Chathaoirleach." It is my pleasure and honour to propose Senator Mark Daly for the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. He was first elected to...

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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.