Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 May 2025

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 9:00:00
  • Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann passed the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 on 28 May 2025, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
  • Situation in Gaza: Statements (37 speeches)
    The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is most welcome to Seanad Éireann for this important debate. The Tánaiste will address us for ten minutes. Group...

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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.