I have notice from Senator John Connor of the following matter:
The proposed closure by the Minister for Health of the St. Patrick's Psychiatric Hospital, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.
I also received notice from Senator Jack Fitzsimons of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment to ensure that in the reconstruction housing grant scheme, in bona fide situations, nothing in the scheme will preclude applicants from carrying out the works, or parts of the works themselves, without the services of full services of a building contractor.
I also received notice from Senator John Ellis of the following matter:
The delay by the Department of Health in the provision of an extension to the Manorhamilton Hospital.
I also received notice from Senator Patrick Durcan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to indicate his plans for the introduction of a full and proper system of integrated nursing in the psychiatric nursing service.
I regard the matters as suitable for discussion on the adjournment. I have selected Senator Connor's motion for today's adjournment and it will be taken from 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. or earlier if the business ordered is concluded. Senators Fitzsimons, Ellis and Durcan may give notice for another day of the matter they wish to raise.