The constitution imposes the following specific limitations on the powers of the Seanad: In the event that a bill approved by Dáil Éireann has not received the assent of the Seanad within 90 days, the Dáil may, within a further 180 days, resolve that the measure is "deemed" to have been approved by the Seanad.
Grundloven Fastsætter følgende vilkår for Seanad Éireann: Dersom et lovforslag som er vedtaget af Dáil ikke er blevet godkendt af Seanad inden 90 dage kan Dáil efter en venteperiode på yderligere 180 dage beslutte at sagen kan godkendes.