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Seanad Éireann

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Seanad Éireann Tour - English Version

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Sean Kenny Speaking on the Referendum regarding the Abolition of Seanad Eireann

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Seanad Éireann Tour - Irish Version

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What is the Seanad?

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Seanad Éireann Order of Business 17th November | Covid-19, Domestic Violence, Direct Provision

Seanad Éireann is the government upper house of the Oireachtas, which also comprises the President of Ireland and Dáil Éireann. It is commonly called the Seanad or Senate and its members senators. Unlike Dáil Éireann, it is not directly elected but consists of a mixture of members chosen by various methods. Its powers are much weaker than those of the Dáil and it can only delay laws with which it disagrees, rather than veto them outright. It has been located, since its establishment, in Leinster House.