I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Kenny – the termination of funding on the Corrib system development plan and the economic loss to the entire region as a consequence; (2) Deputy Timmins – the receipt and accommodation of the Kosovo refugees; (3) Deputy Coveney – the provision of funding to ensure the Irish Marine Emergency Service at Crosshaven can purchase an inshore rescue boat for the Cork harbour area; (4) Deputy Rabbitte – the need to find a solution to the industrial dispute involving scaffolders which is now causing serious disruption to the construction industry; (5) Deputy Allen – the appointment of a fourth judge to the Central Criminal Court to relieve the serious congestion and delays and particularly in the case of a murder trial (details supplied); (6) Deputy Broughan – the urgent need to provide extra teaching staff at St. Malachy's boys national school and St. Monica's national school, Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin 5.
The matters raised by Deputies Kenny, Timmins, Allen and Broughan have been selected for discussion.