Imelda Henry says Senators were approached by Prolife Campaign over the weekend. Vote against Bill in exchange for support against abolition
— Oireachtas Retort (@Oireachtas_RX) July 15, 2013
Tag Archives: Seanad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature&v=5jId5TXtnL0
They just went bad.
Fianna Fail Senator Terry Leyden imparts his knowledge of European history to the Seanad this morning.
(Thanks Paul Duggan)
36 Roman Catholics, 20 Protestants, 3 Quakers and 1 Jew.; 7 peers, a dowager countess (the Jewish Ellen Cuffe, Countess of Desart), 5 baronets and several knights.
Opening of Seanad Éireann on December 16, 1922, as reported in the Irish Times.
New senators (half of whom were elected by public vote) included Mrs Stopford Green and Mrs Eileen Costello (top), pictured arriving at Leinster House, where the forum sat until it was abolished in 1936.
Good, egalitarian times.
Via Irish Times archive
Thanks Sibling of Daedalus
OK.
Give me two good reasons, etc.
Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Galway Senator Fidelma Healy Eames [above] said she was “confused” as to why Taoiseach Enda Kenny wants to get rid of the Upper House.
Ms Healy Eames said that although she supports the idea of holding a referendum, she would not be supporting her party’s position.
Meanwhile…
Was it for this?
President Michael D Higgins has said comments he made in Croatia yesterday about Senator WB Yeats were not in any way related to the planned referendum on Seanad abolition.
He said the reference was appropriate because the poet had signed a letter to a Croatian sculptor in the 1920s as Senator WB Yeats.
Yeah, that’s what they all say
President Higgins says Senator WB Yeats comments not linked to Seanad debate (RTE)
(Laura Hutton?Photocall Ireland)
Jim O’Callaghan (FF) making very good point on FB that bill to abolish Seanad would delete *in full* Art. 27 of the Constitution.
— Rossa McMahon (@rossamcmahon) June 6, 2013
That goes much further than just abolishing the Seanad & tidying up the constitution.
— Rossa McMahon (@rossamcmahon) June 6, 2013
Article 27 of the constitution allows the President to refer significant bills for referendum when petitioned by Oireachtas members to do so
— Simon McGarr (@Tupp_Ed) June 6, 2013
Two solicitors tweeting their concerns regarding the Seanad referendum.
This changes everything/nothing.
Is there a constitutional expert in the Upper House?
Article 27?
Short version:
Article 27 allows a Seanad majority and 1/3 of the members of the Dail to jointly petition the President to refer a bill to referendum on the basis that the matter is of such national importance that the will of the people should be ascertained.
Long version:
(click to enlarge).
Thanks Legal Coffee Drinker
Labour Senator John Whelan hospitalised after bar room incident.wp.me/p1XLDT-nS #vinb
— Paul Duggan (@PaulDuggan_) May 27, 2013
Previously: This Is How Rumours Start
(Photocall Ireland)
The Government is set to survive a crucial vote in the Seanad over welfare cuts as the threat of a Labour Party revolt recedes.
Last night it appeared the support of just one Labour Senator remained in doubt after days of speculation that the Government could face an embarrassing defeat.
At least four Labour Senators had expressed reservations about supporting the Social Welfare Bill which gives effect to the welfare changes announced in the budget.
Debate on the Bill will begin in the Seanad tomorrow and will continue until Thursday…
However, one of the doubtful Senators said yesterday he would back the Bill; two others who declined to comment are believed to have assured the party leadership they will vote for it; and the position of one remains in doubt.
Coalition Set to Survive Seanad vote on welfare reductions (Stephen Collins, Michael O’Regan, Irish Times)
(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
Amen
atChange to prayer passed at Seanad to add silent reflection. At last some change at my initiative after years of giving out. More to come!
— Ivana Bacik (@ivanabacik) February 23, 2012