I have notice from Senator David Norris that, on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The condition of the Turner Glass-houses at the Botanical Gardens in Glasnevin.
I also received notice from Senator Philip Hogan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education to examine the serious consequences that her proposed change in the pupil-teacher ratio will have on the pupils and staff of Tullow community school, County Carlow.
I also received notice from Senator Paul Bradford of the following matter:
In view of the reduction of the annual State grants to the community development association, Muintir na Tíre, the need for funding to be provided from the national lottery.
I also received notice from Senator Gerry Reynolds of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Industry and Commerce to establish a wood pulp factory in County Leitrim.
I also received notice from Senator Joe Doyle of the following matter:
The urgent need for the Minister for Energy to implement in full the recommendations of the Cremer and Warner report.
I also received notice from Senator Nuala Fennell of the following matter:
The need for the Government to clarify the current position of the National Social Service Board and to reaffirm its commitment to the future full functioning of the board.
I have also received notice from Senator Pascal Mooney of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to seek an explanation from the British authorities of the incident at Leeds-Bradford Airport, when a leading Irish cultural representative (name supplied) was forced to enter his name in English on a landing card and the implications of this incident for other Irish citizens using British provincial airports and seaports.
I also received notice from Senator Katharine Bulbulia of the following matter:
The rapidly deteriorating ophthalmic services in the South Eastern Health Board.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Hogan, Bradford, Reynolds, Doyle, Norris, Fennell, Mooney and Bulbulia as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator Norris' Motion and it will be taken from 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., or earlier if the business ordered is concluded. Senators Hogan, Bradford, Reynolds, Doyle, Fennell, Mooney and Bulbulia may give notice for another day of the matters they wish to raise. Senator David Norris on the Adjournment of the House this evening. The Leader of the House on the Order of Business, Senator Lanigan.