John Minihan (Progressive Democrats)

The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on domestic violence, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1 p.m., with contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed seven minuteiis — Senators may share time and the Minister will be called on to reply no later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements; and No. 2, statements on the European Union, to be taken at 2 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4 p.m., with contributions of spokespersons or group leaders not to exceed six minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed five minutes. There will be a sos from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. As a matter of information, the Taoiseach will be in the House at 2 p.m. for the statements on the European Union.