Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, statements on the Estimates, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, the Minister being called on to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements; and No. 2, statements on proposed legislation on employment rights, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 4.30 p.m., with contributions from spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, the Minister being called on to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements. There will be a sos from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.