Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 02:30 p.m.
Machnamh agus Paidir.
Reflection and Prayer.
Tháinig an Seanad le chéile ar 2.30 p.m. Bhí an Leas-Cléireach, Martin Groves, i láthair.
The Seanad assembled at 2.30 p.m. The Clerk Assistant, Mr. Martin Groves, attending.
Léigh an Leas-Cléireach Forógra Uachtarán na hÉireann ag comóradh Sheanad Éireann.
The Clerk Assistant read the Proclamation of the President of Ireland convening Seanad Éireann.
Seo a leanas an Forógra:
The Proclamation was as follows: