I have notice from Senator John Connor that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the followinig matter:
The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to increase the diplomatic effort at an appropriate level to secure the release of Brian Keenan, an Irish citizen held hostage in the Lebanon.
I also received notice from Senator Philip Hogan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to intervene immediately to ensure the sanction of national lottery funds to the Graighnamanagh Elderly Association, County Kilkenny.
I also received notice from Senator Katharine Bulbulia of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to take any action available to secure the release of Nelson Mandela on or before 18 July 1988, his 70th birthday.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Connor, Hogan and Bulbulia as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment I have selected Senator Connor's and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Hogan and Bulbulia may give notice for another day of the matters they wish to raise.