It is good to see the Seanad back to its full complement of 60. The new Senators are very welcome. They will have an opportunity shortly to say a few words.

The Order of Business is No. a1, motion regarding the seventh report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 1, motion regarding joint meeting of three joint committees, to be taken on the conclusion of No. a1, without debate; No. 2, statements on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than six minutes to reply to the debate; and No. 3, statements on the Defence Forces, to be taken at 6.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.