Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 May 2022

10:30 am

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Fine Gael)
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I move:

That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Congressman Richard Neal be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply:

(i) The Seanad shall meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, 24th May, 2022;

(ii) Commencement matters shall be taken in accordance with Standing Order 29;

(iii) Standing Order 30 shall stand suspended;

(iv) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 1 p.m.;

(v) The proceedings in respect of the address by Congressman Richard Neal shall commence at 4.45 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 5.45 p.m. and shall consist of: (a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,

(b) an address by Congressman Richard Neal which shall not exceed 20 minutes,

(c) a contribution not exceeding four minutes by the Leader of each Group (or a Senator nominated in his or her stead); time may not be shared;

(d) a response by Congressman Richard Neal which shall not exceed five minutes,

(e) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach; (vi) On the conclusion of the proceedings in respect of the address by Congressman Richard Neal, the sitting shall stand adjourned until 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 25th May, 2022.”

Question put and agreed to.

Cuireadh an Seanad ar fionraí ar 12.59 p.m. agus cuireadh tús leis arís ar 2.03 p.m. Sitting suspended at 12.59 p.m. and resumed at 2.03 p.m.