The Order of Business is No. 1, report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Order 22(3) on the summoning of the Seanad, to be taken, without debate, at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Appropriation Bill 2012 [Certified Money Bill] - all Stages, to be taken, without debate, at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, motion for earlier signature of the Appropriation Bill 2012, to be taken, without debate, at the conclusion of No. 2; No. 4, Social Welfare Bill 2012 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 3 and conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 5, motion for earlier signature of the Social Welfare Bill 2012, to be taken, without debate, at the conclusion of No. 4; and No. 6, Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 2 p.m. and conclude not later than 5.30 p.m.
As this is the last day of this session, I take the opportunity to thank the leaders, the Whips and all the Members of the House for their help and co-operation throughout this session and throughout the year. I also thank Deirdre, Jody and the staff in the Seanad Office for putting up with us and the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach for their patience in putting up with us on many occasions when they were challenged throughout the year. I also thank the Cathaoirleach's secretary, Aisling, and my own secretary, Orla, for keeping us on the straight and narrow throughout the year. I thank the ushers and all the staff of the House for their help and assistance. I wish each and every one of the Members and their families a very happy and peaceful Christmas.