Before the Seanad adjourns I should inform Senators that so far as the business of the Dáil is concerned, it is not likely to require any assistance from this House in the way of a meeting or otherwise, before Tuesday week. I understand that is the day on which there is likely to be a joint sitting of the Oireachtas for the purpose of receiving the Governor-General's address. It may be that, for the purpose of appointing Joint Committees or otherwise, a meeting of the Seanad may be required in the interval, and therefore I would suggest that the best way is to leave matters as they stand in the Standing Orders so that I shall have power, if I find there is no business for next week, to abstain from calling a meeting. On the other hand, if I find the Seanad is required before Tuesday week I will, of course, summon a meeting and issue a formal notice. I think the best plan is to adjourn now generally, if it is the wish of the Seanad.

I move that the Seanad do now adjourn.

I beg to second.