Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

The Order of Business is No. 1, referral of a motion re the creation of a European Account Preservation Order to the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, to be taken without debate; and No. 2, statements on supporting, embedding and realising return of investment in science, technology and innovation for national competitive advantage, to commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, followed by a questions and answers session with the Minister, with questions from other Senators, each not to exceed one minute.