The following messages have been received from the Seanad:—
"Seanad Éireann has accepted the Alginate Industries (Ireland) Limited (Acquisition of Shares) Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Mortmain (Repeal of Enactments) Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Rent Restrictions (Continuance and Amendment) Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Exchange Control Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Destructive Insects and Pests Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Red Cross Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Agricultural Produce (Meat) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 1954.
Seanad Éireann has made the following Order:—
‘That a Select Committee consisting of seven members be appointed to be joined with a Select Committee appointed by Dáil Éireann to assist and advise the Ceann Comhairle and the Cathaoirleach in the direction and control of the Oireachtas Library.
That the quorum be two;
That the Committee be nominated by the Committee of Selection'."