Seanad debates

Thursday, 22 September 2011

Invitation to Address Seanad: Motion.

 

11:00 am

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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I move:

That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Dr. Maurice Manning, President of the Irish Human Rights Commission and Chair of the European Group of the National Human Rights Institution be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 28 September, 2011 and the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings which shall not exceed two hours shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming Dr. Manning, an address by Dr. Manning, a contribution not exceeding five minutes by the Spokesperson of each Group at the conclusion of which Dr Manning will reply to questions which shall not exceed one minute in each case from Members, a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address and a concluding contribution by the Leader of the House.''.

Question put and agreed to.