Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, statements on the budget for 2008, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to conclude not later than 8 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and on which Senators may share time. Business will be interrupted from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the Budget Statement.