Before I call the Leader to announce the Order of Business I want to advise the House of the possibility that we will have the Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives with us during proceedings. I apologise in advance if I have to interrupt Members' contributions to facilitate this visit.

The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on flooding at Lough Funshinagh, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude at 4.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes and that allocated to all Senators not to exceed five minutes, with the Minister to be given no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate; and No. 2, Research and Innovation Bill 2024 – Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 7 p.m., if not previously concluded.