Seanad debates

Thursday, 25 October 2012

Address by Professor Christopher A. Pissarides: Motion

 

11:15 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, Professor Christopher A. Pissarides, School Professor of Economics and Political Science at the London School of Economics and Nobel Laureate, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 8 November 2012 and that the following arrangements shall apply: the proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a speech by the Leas-Chathaoirleach welcoming Professor Pissarides, an address by Professor Pissarides, a contribution not exceeding five minutes by the spokesperson of each group and a contribution not exceeding two minutes by a Sinn Féin Senator, at the conclusion of which Professor Pissarides will reply to questions, which shall not exceed one minute in each case, from Members in accordance with the schedule below, and a concluding contribution by the Leader of the House.
Schedule
Fine Gael Senators: 2 questions.
Fianna Fáil Senators: 2 questions.
Labour Party Senators: 2 questions.
Taoiseach Nominees: 2 questions.
University Senators: 2 questions.
Sinn Féin Senators: 1 question.

Question put and agreed to.