Order of Business
The Leader sets the day’s schedule, including debates on social welfare, climate action and Seanad electoral reform.
The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and adjourned not later than 3.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes; No. 2, Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and adjourned not later than 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, Seanad Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Second Stage, to be taken at 5.30 p.m., with the time allocated for the debate not to exceed two hours.