Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I move:

That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. John Hume, MEP, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 3 March 2004 and the proceedings, which shall commence at 11.15 a.m. and conclude no later than 12.30 p.m., shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming Mr. Hume, the address by Mr. Hume, at the conclusion of which he will reply to questions from members, and a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address.