Ivana Bacik (Independent)

The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1 is an address to Seanad Éireann by Dr. Maurice Manning, president of the Irish Human Rights Commission and chair of the European Group of the National Human Rights Institution, with Dr. Manning's address to commence at 11.45 a.m., followed by contributions by spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and one question from all other Senators who will be called in turn by the Cathaoirleach. To facilitate a prompt start, Senators are requested to remain in their seats following the Order of Business. Business will be interrupted for a sos from 1.45 p.m. to 3 p.m., and No. 2, Private Members' business is to commence at 3 p.m. and conclude no later than 5 p.m.