Jerry Buttimer (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, Mr. Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 26th April, 2018, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply:

(i) the Seanad shall meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 26th April, 2018;

(ii) Standing Order 30 shall stand suspended;

(iii) there shall be no Order of Business;

(iv) the proceedings in respect of the address by Commissioner Hogan shall commence at 11 a.m. and shall conclude no later than 12.45 p.m. and shall consist of –(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,

(b) an address by Commissioner Hogan,

(c) a contribution not exceeding five minutes by a spokesperson from each Group,

(d) a contribution not exceeding three minutes from other Senators,

(e) a contribution not exceeding three minutes from the Leader of the Seanad,

(f) not later than 12.30 p.m. a response by Commissioner Hogan,

(g) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach;(v) on the conclusion of the proceedings in respect of the address by Commissioner Hogan the sitting shall stand adjourned until 2.30 p.m on Tuesday, 1st May, 2018.”