John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights which has completed its discussions on it. The motion concerns efficiencies in the exchange of information concerning terrorist offences between the member states, Europol and Eurojust. It is proposed to take this motion without debate; No. 2, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and Senators may share time. The Minister shall be called upon to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage; No. 3, Interpretation Bill 2000 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5 p.m.; No. 4, Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] — Report and Final Stages (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of Private Members' business until 10 p.m.; and No. 23, motion No. 13 regarding the consumer strategy group, to be taken from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a sos from 2.15 p.m. until 3.15 p.m.