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, Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply:
The proceedings in respect of the address by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, shall commence at 1 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 2 p.m. and shall consist of:
(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,
(b) an address by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, which shall not exceed 15 minutes,
(c) a contribution not exceeding five minutes by the Leader of each Group (or a Senator nominated in his or her stead); time may be shared,
(d) a response by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima, which shall not exceed five minutes,
(e) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach.