Before proceeding to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of related notices under Standing Order 30 from Deputies Éamon Ó Cuív and John Ellis. I propose to call on the Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices.
Request to Move adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 30.
I request leave to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 30 to discuss a matter of urgent importance, namely the severe economic hardship being caused to farmers by losses of livestock and fodder in recent floods and storms which in some cases could lead to financial ruin and bankruptcy unless immediate action is taken by the Government to compensate them.
I request the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 30 to discuss the total indifference of the Government to the severe hardship experienced by thousands of families in rural communities. Many farm families have experienced the loss of stock and fodder and damage to their property as a result of the widespread flooding. I raise this matter because of the indifference of the Minister for the Environment last night.
It is a matter for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
Having considered the matters fully I do not consider them to be contemplated by Standing Order 30. Therefore, I cannot grant leave to move the motion.
Sir, could you advise me on how it might be possible to bring this matter to the notice of the Government?
This matter was dealt with on the Adjournment yesterday and I understand it is also the subject of questions this afternoon to the relevant Ministers.