Order of Business
The Deputy Leader sets the day’s business as statements on junior certificate reform and literacy and numeracy strategies, with specified speaking limits and conclusion time.
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on junior certificate reform and the numeracy and literacy strategy, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, to conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be called to reply to the debate not later than 5.35 p.m.