Order of Business
The Leader sets the day’s schedule, including Second Stage of the Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill and Committee Stage of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill, with brief discussion of a revised timetable.
I join the Cathaoirleach in wishing Tom McGrath well in his retirement. His courtesy and assistance to Members have been wonderful over the past 37 years.
The Order of Business is No. 1, Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; and No. 2, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1.
Comment on this
I, too, would like to be associated with the Cathaoirleach's remarks and I wish Tom McGrath all the best in his retirement. Many of us would be willing to serve even a third of the time he has. He has given 37 years of unbroken service. Well done to him.
When was No. 1 scheduled? Was an amended schedule issued?
Comment on this
It was circulated on Friday to all Members.
