Order of Business
The Leader outlined the day’s legislative schedule. Senator O’Loughlin then welcomed Punchestown and the Chair interjected briefly.
The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024, Second Stage, to be taken at 1 p.m. and to conclude at 2.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than ten minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, Private Members' business, Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025, Second Stage, in the name of Fianna Fáil Senators, to be taken at 3 p.m., with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours; and No. 3, statements on diverting young people from criminal activity, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude after 90 minutes if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than ten minutes to reply to the debate.
Comment on this
On this fine sunny morning, I am mindful to think of the Punchestown racing festival which started yesterday and brings so much into the economy of Kildare. I know that there is a great welcome for everybody who goes there. Well done to David Mongey, the chair of the board, and Conor O'Neill, the manager. Anyone who wants tips should listen to Councillor Daragh Fitzpatrick on Kfm every morning. He has been giving all of the runners and riders and the very hot tips.
