John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 29, motion 12. No. 1 is a motion that was referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration. The joint committee has now completed its deliberations. Under the Disability Act 2005, the six Departments named in the motion are required to produce sectoral plans relating to the delivery of services to people with disabilities. The motion seeks the approval of these plans put forward by the Departments concerned and it is proposed to take it without debate. No. 2, statements on the current situation in the Middle East, resumed, will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and will conclude no later than 5 p.m. Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, Members who have already contributed to the debate on this matter may do so again. Contributions of spokespersons shall not exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators shall not exceed six minutes, and Members may share time. The Minister is to be called upon to reply no later than ten minutes before the conclusion of the statements. No. 29, motion 12, which relates to pre-nuptial agreements, will be taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.