I move:
That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, be invited to address Seanad Éireann and that the following arrangements shall apply:
(i) the Seanad shall meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 23rd June 2015;
(ii) notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Order of Business shall be proposed at 1.30 p.m.;
(iii) at the conclusion of the Order of Business, the Seanad shall stand suspended until 3.30 p.m.;
(iv) the proceedings at the address shall commence at 3.30 p.m. and shall consist of a speech by the Cathaoirleach welcoming Commissioner Hogan; the address by the Commissioner, at the conclusion of which he will reply to questions from group spokespersons who shall not exceed five minutes each and one Sinn Féin Senator who shall not exceed two minutes; and a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the address; and
(v) the proceedings shall conclude not later than 4.45 p.m., whereupon the Seanad shall stand suspended until 5 p.m. and the ordinary routine of business shall ensue thereafter.
