Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I move:

That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. Hans Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 8 April, 2008 and the following arrangements shall apply in relation to that day. The Seanad shall sit at 10.30 a.m. for the purpose of the address; the proceedings at such address shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming President Pottering, the address by President Pottering at the conclusion of which he will reply to questions from members and a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address; the proceedings shall conclude no later than 12 noon whereupon the Seanad shall suspend its sitting until 2.30 p.m. when the ordinary routine of business shall ensue.