I have notice from Senator Joe O'Reilly that, on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment to increase funding for roads to Cavan County Council in view of the appalling state of the roads in the county.
I also received notice from Senator Pat Upton of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to provide adequate funding for the Multiple Sclerosis Centre in Bushy Park Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, to ensure its long term viability.
Tá fógra agam ón Seanadóir Pól Ó Foighil:
An gá atá ann go méadóidh an tAire Comhshaoil an t-olldeontas bóithre do Ghaillimh ag féachaint do dhrochstaid na mbóithre i gConamara.
I also received notice from Senator Joe Costello of the following matters:
1. The need for the Minister for Education to fulfil her commitment to the development of a new school in North Clondalkin for the students of St. Kevin's Community College who are in temporary accommodation.
2. The need for the Minister for the Environment to ensure that all public housing in the inner city of Dublin is furnished with bathrooms and/or shower facilities.
I regard the matters raised by Senators O'Reilly, Upton, Ó Foighil and Senator Costello's first matter as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matter raised by Senator O'Reilly and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Upton, Ó Foighil and Costello may give notice another day of the matters they wish to raise.
I regret I have to rule the second matter raised by Senator Costello is not suitable for discussion on the grounds of lack of ministerial responsibility.
