Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

11:40 am

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


That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Jim Higgins M.E.P. shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Thursday 16th May, 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a contribution which shall not exceed twenty minutes by Jim Higgins M.E.P. a contribution not exceeding five minutes by the Spokesperson of each Group and a contribution not exceeding two minutes from a Sinn Féin Senator at the conclusion of which Jim Higgins M.E.P. will reply to questions (which shall not exceed one minute in each case) from members in accordance with the Schedule below.
Schedule
Fine Gael Senators: 2 questions
Fianna Fáil Senators: 2 questions
Labour Senators: 2 questions
Taoiseach Nominees: 2 questions
University Senators: 2 questions
Sinn Féin Senators: 1 question."

Question put and agreed to.