Regina Doherty (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move:

That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the proceedings in respect of the Statement by An Taoiseach on Thursday, 18th November, 2021, shall commence at 1.30 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 3 p.m., and shall consist of:

(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach which shall not exceed 4 minutes;

(b) an opening Statement by An Taoiseach which shall not exceed 10 minutes;

(c) a contribution by the Leader of the House which shall not exceed 5 minutes;

(d) a contribution not exceeding 4 minutes by other Group Leaders (time may be shared);

(e) a contribution not exceeding 3 minutes by other Senators (time may be shared);

(f) a concluding response of not less than 10 minutes by An Taoiseach;

(g) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach which shall not exceed 2 minutes.”