Address to Seanad Éireann by Former President, Mrs. Mary Robinson: Motion

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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, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Former President, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 12th June 2024, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply: The proceedings in respect of the address shall commence at 1 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 2.15 p.m. and shall consist of: (a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach, (b) an address by Mrs.

Robinson, which shall not exceed 20 minutes, (c) a contribution not exceeding six minutes by the Leader of each Group (or a Senator nominated in his or her stead); time may be shared, (d) a response by Mrs.

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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, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Former President, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 12th June 2024, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply:

The proceedings in respect of the address shall commence at 1 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 2.15 p.m. and shall consist of:

(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,

(b) an address by Mrs. Robinson, which shall not exceed 20 minutes,

(c) a contribution not exceeding six minutes by the Leader of each Group (or a Senator nominated in his or her stead); time may be shared,

(d) a response by Mrs. Robinson, which shall not exceed five minutes,

(e) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach.”