Order of Business
The Leader proposed the day’s agenda, and the Chair welcomed visiting students. No substantive matter was raised yet.
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the diaspora, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, time can be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, statements on Traveller accommodation, to be taken at 2.15 p.m. and to conclude at 3.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each, time can be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than eight minutes to reply to the debate; No. 3, European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2019 - all Stages, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes at Second Stage and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply, and Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken immediately after, this item of business to be resumed at 7.45 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 4, Private Members' business, Registration of Wills Bill 2016 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.45 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours.
With the Cathaoirleach's indulgence, I welcome to the Gallery the students and teachers of Divine Word national school, Marley Grange. The students are here as part of their student council and are very welcome.
