Order of Business
The Leader proposes the day’s schedule, including debates on the Water Services Bill and Appropriation Bill with specified timings and speaking limits.
The Order of Business is No. a1, Water Services Bill 2014 - Second Stage, to be taken at noon, with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed six minutes, the debate to be adjourned at 2 p.m. and resumed at 3.45 p.m.; No. b1, Appropriation Bill 2014 (Certified Money Bill) - All Stages, to be taken, subject to passage of the Bill by the Dáil this morning, at 2 p.m. and conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons on Second Stage not to exceed six minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, the Minister to be given five minutes to reply and Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken immediately thereafter; and No.1, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 3 p.m. and conclude not later than 3.45 p.m., if not previously concluded. A motion for earlier signature of the Appropriation Bill 2014 will be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. b1