John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 26. No. 1 is a referral motion whereby the subject matter of No. 17 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food for consideration. The Act amends and extends the Diseases of Animals Acts 1966 to 2001 and its provisions enhance the Minister's ability to deal with all animal disease situations and also with criminal activity in regard to animal health. It is proposed to take this item without debate. No. 2 is statements on funding for third level education and the Fottrell report, resumed, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m. The contributions of Senators are not to exceed ten minutes each and Senators may share time, and the Minister will be called on to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements. No. 26, Private Members' motion No. 26, will be taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.