<Li> First stage - Private members must seek the permission of the house to introduce a bill . Government bills do not require approval and are therefore introduced at the second stage . </Li> <Li> Second stage--this involves a discussion of the general principle of the bill . It is introduced by the sponsoring minister (or in the case of a private member's bill, by the member) and is followed by contributions from the floor of the house . Finally the debate is brought to a conclusion by voting on the proposal "that the bill now be read a second time". </Li> <Li> Third stage, commonly referred to as the Committee Stage . This involves section by section scrutiny of the bill and any amendments which have been tabled . In the Dáil this usually takes place in a committee room and will involve examination by one of the select committees . In the Seanad, this stage takes place in the chamber . The Seanad may only make recommendations rather than amendments, in the case of a money bill . </Li> <Li> Fourth stage, commonly referred to as the Report Stage . At this point, a version of the bill incorporating any changes made at the Committee Stage is printed for consideration . In both houses, this stage is taken on the floor of the chamber . Amendments may be considered at this stage but must arise from matters discussed or changes made at the Committee Stage . </Li>

Discuss the ways in order for a bill to become a law