Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on education for persons with special educational needs, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded. Spokespersons may speak for ten minutes, other Senators may speak for eight minutes and Senators may share time, with the agreement of the House. The Minister is to be called upon ten minutes from the conclusion of the debate for concluding comments.