Seanad debates
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Social Welfare Bill 2012: Report Stage
12:15 pm
Jillian van Turnhout (Independent) | Oireachtas source
On a point of order, Article 21.1.2° of the Constitution states:
The Seanad is not amending this Bill, but the Members are simply making recommendations to the Dáil. Therefore there cannot be a cost to the Exchequer. I do not accept this ruling and I ask for a legal opinion.
Every Money Bill passed by Dáil Éireann shall be sent to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations.
...and under Article 21.2 1°:
Every Money Bill sent to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations shall ... be returned to Dáil Éireann, which may accept or reject all or any of the recommendations of Seanad Éireann.
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