Lisa Chambers — 2023-05-03

Address by Commissioner Mairead McGuinness: Motion

FF Lisa Chambers · Cultural and Educational Panel

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I move: (1) 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, Ms.

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I move:

(1) 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, Ms. Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Tuesday, 9th May, 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 12 noon and shall conclude no later than 1 p.m. and shall consist of:

(a) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,

(b) an address by Commissioner McGuinness, 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 Commissioner McGuinness, which shall not exceed five minutes,

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

(2) Commencement matters shall be taken at 2.30 p.m. in accordance with Standing Order 29;

(3) Standing Order 30 shall stand suspended;

(4) The Order of Business shall be proposed at 3.30 p.m.