I have notice from Senator Costello regarding a motion which he wishes to move under Standing Order 29. I now call Senator Costello to give notice of the motion and then I will give my ruling.
Request under Standing Order 29.
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 that the Minister for Education supply suitable accommodation and treatment facilities for young girls coming before the courts who are in need of same and for whom no such facilities exist at present.
I would like you to allow that particular motion, which is an important matter and which is of immediate public interest, to be debated today in the House. As you know, the matter is once again before the courts and there is urgent need for facilities to be provided which have been lacking for many decades.
Acting Chairman
I have given careful consideration to the matter raised by Senator Costello 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.
What is the purpose of Standing Order 29 if a matter of a pressing nature——
Acting Chairman
The Senator may speak to the Cathaoirleach in his office and he will explain the matter to him.
I will be raising the matter again at the earliest moment in this House.
Acting Chairman
We cannot have further debate on the matter; I will ask the Senator to continue on the motion.