Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

With the permission of the Cathaoirleach I would like to send the condolences of the House to the people of Donegal, especially the families of the eight men who tragically lost their lives on Sunday night in Inishowen.

It is proposed to take tributes to former Senator Nuala Fennell at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude within 30 minutes, with leaders and Senators having three minutes to speak. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on carers in Ireland, to conclude within 90 minutes, on which spokespersons may speak for seven minutes and all other Senators for five minutes, on which Senators may share time by agreement of the House, and the Minister to be called upon ten minutes from the conclusion of the debate for closing comments and to take questions from leaders or spokespersons; No. 2, Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1; and No. 3, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 3.