Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of a new Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission - referral to Joint Committee on Justice, Equality and Defence, without debate; No. 2, Local Government (Household Charge) Bill - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 3.40 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate, not later than 3.30 p.m. There will be a sos from 3.40 p.m. to 6 p.m. No. 3, statements on Budget 2012 to be taken at 6 p.m. and to conclude not later than 8 p.m. with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 7.50 p.m.