Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30

Reflection and Prayer.

Machnamh agus Paidir.

Tháinig an Seanad le chéile ar 2.30 p.m. Bhí an Cléireach, Martin Groves, i láthair.

The Seanad assembled at 2.30 p.m. The Clerk, Mr. Martin Groves, attending.

Léigh an Cléireach Forógra Uachtarán na hÉireann ag comóradh Sheanad Éireann.

The Clerk read the Proclamation of the President of Ireland convening Seanad Éireann.

Seo a leanas an Forógra:

The Proclamation was as follows: