I submitted a request under Standing Order 29 and may I ask if you have reached your decision on it? It relates to the problems of a 15 year old girl who has been remanded seven times in the court. The case is up again for decision tomorrow and I would appreciate a ruling on my request at this stage. As I have said already, the district justice talks in terms of avoiding tragedy, of time ticking by. It is a very urgent matter and I hope you will rule on it.
Request under Standing Order 29.
An Leas-Chathaoirleach
I will take the matter now. I have had notice from Senator Upton regarding a motion which he wishes to move under Standing Order 29. I now call on Senator Upton to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.
I wish to move a motion for the Adjournment of the Seanad on a specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, the matter being, the lack of proper accommodation for girls with conduct disorders who have been before the courts.
An Leas-Chathaoirleach
I have given careful consideration to the matter raised by Senator Upton and I do not consider it to be a matter contemplated by Standing Order 29. I regret, therefore, I have to rule it out of order.