Address by H. E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Motion
Seanad Éireann — 2023-06-20
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Regina Doherty (FG), Nominated by the Taoiseach

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, H.E. Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 27th June, 2023, and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply:
The proceedings in respect of the address shall commence at 3 p.m. and shall conclude no later than 4 p.m. and shall consist of:
(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,
(b) an address by Governor Healey, which shall not exceed 20 minutes,
(c) a contribution not exceeding four minutes by the Leader of each Group (or a Senator nominated in his or her stead); time may be shared,
(d) a response by Governor Healey, which shall not exceed five minutes,
(e) a speech of thanks by the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

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Sitting date: 2023-06-20