Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

As I indicated earlier, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that statements on the recent floods should commence at 1.30 p.m. and adjourn at 2.30 p.m., resume at 5 p.m. and conclude not later than 7 p.m. Spokespersons may speak for ten minutes and all other Senators for eight. Senators may also share time by agreement of the House. The Minister will be called upon 15 minutes before the close of statements to make concluding comments. It is also intended that the Minister will address the House at the start of statements at 1.30 p.m.