Seanad Eireann
Noun The upper house of the parliament of the Republic of Ireland. It is one of the two Houses of the Oireachtas (the national parliament), with the lower house being Dáil Éireann. Its primary functions include reviewing and amending legislation passed by the Dáil, and representing vocational and cultural interests.
The term "Seanad Éireann" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Irish Senate. * The proposed legislation must be debated and approved by Seanad Éireann before it can be sent to the President. * Membership of Seanad Éireann is comprised of both elected and appointed senators.
- "The Seanad": In common political discourse and media, it is frequently shortened to "the Seanad."
- The bill was delayed in the Seanad for further scrutiny.
- Seanad (n): The common shortened form of Seanad Éireann.
- Senate (n): The direct English translation and a general term for an upper legislative house, often used interchangeably in English-language contexts about Ireland.
- Senator (n): A member of Seanad Éireann.
- The Senator gave a speech in Seanad Éireann.
- Irish Senate: The English-language equivalent name.
- Upper House: A descriptive term for its position in the bicameral system.
This term refers exclusively to the parliamentary institution of the Republic of Ireland. It should not be confused with historical or other parliamentary bodies. Its powers are constitutionally subordinate to those of Dáil Éireann.
- the upper house of the parliament of the Irish Republic