Regina Doherty — 2022-02-24

Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Linda Ervine to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge: Motion

FG Regina Doherty · Nominated by the Taoiseach

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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 Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Ms. Linda Ervine be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Thursday, 3rd March, 2022 and, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings in respect of the address shall commence at 1.30 p.m., shall not exceed one hour, and shall consist of – ( a ) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach, ( b ) an opening address not exceeding 15 minutes by Ms.

Linda Ervine, ( c ) a contribution not exceeding four minutes by a spokesperson from each Group, ( d ) a contribution not exceeding three minutes by the Leas-Chathaoirleach, ( e ) a concluding response of not less than seven minutes by Ms. Linda Ervine, ( f ) a speech of thanks by the Leader of the House.

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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 Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Ms. Linda Ervine be invited to address Seanad Éireann on Thursday, 3rd March, 2022 and, unless otherwise ordered, the following arrangements shall apply.

The proceedings in respect of the address shall commence at 1.30 p.m., shall not exceed one hour, and shall consist of –

( a ) a speech of welcome by the Cathaoirleach,

( b ) an opening address not exceeding 15 minutes by Ms. Linda Ervine,

( c ) a contribution not exceeding four minutes by a spokesperson from each Group,

( d ) a contribution not exceeding three minutes by the Leas-Chathaoirleach,

( e ) a concluding response of not less than seven minutes by Ms. Linda Ervine,

( f ) a speech of thanks by the Leader of the House.