An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2020-03-20
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Denis O'Donovan (CC), Agricultural Panel

On the significance of the Senate, when I was in the House yesterday a number of journalists questioned me on what would happen on this day two weeks. Forty-nine new Members will be elected on Friday, this day two weeks exactly. I was asked about the constitutional issues that might arise if there is not a functioning Senate and if the Dáil could pass legislation. I feel certain from my legal knowledge it cannot do so without the second leg of the Parliament, that being the Seanad. Sin scéal eile.
As no one is offering from the Civil Engagement group, I call Senator Devine on behalf of Sinn Féin.

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Sitting date: 2020-03-20