Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Marty Walsh, US Secretary of Labor: Motion

 

10:00 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, Mr. Marty Walsh, US Secretary of Labor, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 14th September, 2022, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply: The proceedings in respect of the address by Mr. Marty Walsh, US Secretary of Labor, shall commence at 5 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 6 p.m. and shall consist of:

(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,

(b) an address by Mr. Marty Walsh, US Secretary of Labor, 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 Mr. Marty Walsh, US Secretary of Labor, which shall not exceed five minutes,

(e) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach.”

Question put and agreed to.