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Seanad Éireann debate -
Thursday, 2 May 2013

Vol. 222 No. 16

Address to Seanad Éireann: Motion

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, Máire Geoghegan Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 8 May 2013 and that the following arrangements shall apply: the proceedings at such address shall commence at 12.30 p.m. and shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming Commissioner Geoghegan Quinn, the address by the Commissioner, at the conclusion of which she will reply to questions from group leaders, and a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address; the proceedings shall conclude no later than 2 p.m. whereupon the Seanad shall suspend its sitting until 2.30 p.m. when the ordinary routine of business shall ensue.

Question put and agreed to.
Sitting suspended at 11.40 a.m. and resumed at 11.50 a.m.
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