Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business is No. 1, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004 — all Stages to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes. This Bill on passing also requires an early signature motion which will be introduced by way of a supplementary Order Paper; No. 2, Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002 — Committee Stage to be taken at 3.15 p.m. until 5 p.m. and if not previously concluded to resume again at the conclusion of No. 19, motion No. 13, and to conclude not later than 8 p.m; and No. 19, motion No. 13, to be taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a sos from 2 p.m. to 3.15 p.m.

Regarding the vacancy referred to by the Cathaoirleach, I propose to introduce a motion on the supplementary Order Paper at the conclusion of No. 1 to fill this vacancy as the next meeting of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission is scheduled for 9 a.m. tomorrow, if that is agreeable to the House.