Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 17, motion 21. No.1 is a sessional order, as agreed by the CPP, and will be taken without debate; No. 2 is statements on early childhood education, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., spokespersons have 12 minutes, other Senators have eight minutes and Members may share their time, with the Minister being called upon to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements; and No. 17, motion 21, will be taken from 5 p.m until 7 p.m.