Seanad Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Nov 2003

Vol. 174 No. 18

Addresses by Members of the European Parliament: Motions.

Ms O'Rourke

I move:

That, in accordance with Standing Order 52A and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Joe McCartin, MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Wednesday 26th November, 2003 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings shall commence at 11.15 a.m. with a speech by Joe McCartin, MEP which shall not exceed 20 minutes and at the conclusion of which he will reply to questions from members and that the debate shall conclude no later than 12.30 p.m.

Question put and agreed to.

Ms O'Rourke

I move:

That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. Pat Cox, President of the European Parliament be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 27 November, 2003 and the proceedings which shall commence at 11.30 a.m. and conclude no later than 12.50 p.m. shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming President Cox, the address by President Cox at the conclusion of which he will reply to questions from members and a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address.

Question put and agreed to.

Sitting suspended at 11.15 a.m. and resumed at 11.20 a.m.