Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Statements on the Lisbon reform treaty will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and will conclude not later than 12.30 p.m. The contributions of spokespersons will be ten minutes, while those of all other Senators will be seven minutes. The sos will be between 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.

We fully agree with and respect the Cathaoirleach's ruling on the earlier issue raised by Senators Fitzgerald and O'Toole. We have always done so and if there is a need for a debate at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges——