Order of Business
The Leader proposes the day’s schedule, including debate on the private rented sector and the Defence Forces amnesty Bill.
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the private rented sector, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, with the Minister being called upon to reply no later than 1.35 p.m.; a sos will be taken between 1.45 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.; No. 2, Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 6 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; and No. 33, Private Members' business, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to conclude no later than 8 p.m.