Order of Business
The Chair opens by calling the Deputy Leader to announce the Order of Business. Senator Chambers sets out the day’s statements on third level funding and college costs, and a time allocation is agreed.
I call the Deputy Leader to announce the Order of Business and thank the ambassador again for being here today.
Comment on this
The ambassador is most welcome. I concur with the Cathaoirleach's remarks in that regard.
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on third level funding and costs of going to college and places for Ukrainian students in Irish universities, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed eight minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed six minutes, all other Senators not to exceed three minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than seven minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, Private Members' business, Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 3.30 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours; and No. 3, Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to adjourn at 7 p.m. if not previously concluded.