Order of Business
The Leader sets the day’s business, including debates on wind energy and pensions, and confirms limited time for the OECD discussion.
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the address to the House by Mr. Jim Higgins, MEP, on Thursday, 16 May 2013; No. 2, statements on wind energy, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.20 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed six minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed four minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate no later than 1.15 p.m.; No. 3, statements on the OECD review of the Irish pensions system to be taken at 3 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 4 p.m., with the contribution of each Senator not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be called on to reply no later than 3.55 p.m.; No. 4, Seanad Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6.30 p.m.; and No. 35, Seanad Electoral Reform Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of Private Members' business, with Senator Crown to have two minutes to reply to the debate.
Comment on this
Can the Leader clarify whether the Minister will conclude the debate on the OECD review or if it will continue another day?
Comment on this
I am hoping the Minister will come to the House another day to debate the matter as only an hour has been allocated to it.