Order of Business
The Leader outlined the day’s business, and Senators briefly welcomed the Lithuanian ambassador. Senator Mullen interjected, asking Senator O'Donovan to continue.
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine entitled Issues impacting the Forestry Sector in Ireland, to be taken at 1 p.m., the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours and in accordance with Standing Order 78, the Chairperson of the committee, being a Member of Dáil Éireann or another Member of Dáil Eireann nominated in his or her stead, may attend and speak to the motion and may take a seat on the floor of the Seanad Chamber; No. 2, Private Members' business, Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 3.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 3, the Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded.
Comment on this
I join in the welcome to the Lithuanian ambassador. Cuirim fáilte roimhe. I had the pleasure in my previous life as Cathaoirleach to visit his country and had an exceptionally good time there. I will not go into details.