Maurice 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 the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Máire Geoghegan Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 8 May, 2013 and the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings at such address shall commence at 12.30pm and shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming Commissioner Geoghegan Quinn, the address by the Commissioner at the conclusion of which she will reply to questions from Group Leaders and a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address; the proceedings shall conclude no later than 2pm whereupon the Seanad shall suspend its sittings until 2.30pm when the ordinary routine of business shall ensue.”.