Find out how the daily business of the Seanad is agreed.
Rules governing speaking times vary according to the business being conducted.
The business of Seanad Éireann is governed by formal rules and precedent.
A vote or "division" may be required when business is not agreed unanimously.
The work of the Seanad may take in legislation, motions, statements and more.
Making new laws, which start life as a "Bill", is one of the main tasks of the Oireachtas.
Committees advise the Houses on a range of specific areas and scrutinise legislation
A motion is a proposal made for the House to agree a particular proposal or action.
Certain functions and roles in the Chamber are integral to Seanad business.
