Sitting of the Seanad: Motion
The motion set special sitting arrangements for 6–8 October 2026, including a 4 p.m. start and up to six Commencement matters daily.
I move:
That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 6th, 7th and 8th October, 2026:
(1) The Seanad shall meet at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th October, 2026, and the following arrangements shall apply:
(a) Standing Orders 31 and 32 shall stand suspended;
(b) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 4 p.m.;
(2) The following arrangements shall apply to the sittings of the Seanad on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October, 2026:
(a) Up to six Commencement matters may be selected by the Cathaoirleach for discussion on each day.”