Seanad debates

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Address by United Nations Special Representative: Motion

 

4:35 pm

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, Margareta Wahlstrom, the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 29 May, 2013 and the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings, which shall not exceed two hours, shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming Ms Wahlstrom, an address by Ms Wahlstrom, 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 Ms Wahlstrom 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 will be made by the Leader of the House.
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.