I move:
That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, The Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 5th October, 2022, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply:
The proceedings in respect of the address by The Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker, shall commence at 12.45 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 1.45 p.m. and shall consist of:
(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,
(b) an address by The Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker, which shall not exceed 20 minutes,
(c) a contribution not exceeding four minutes by the Leader of each Group (or a Senator nominated in his or her stead); time may not be shared,
(d) a response by The Rt. Hon. Lord John McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker, which shall not exceed five minutes,
(e) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach.