I have notice from Senator Mary Jackman that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Tourism and Transport to clarify if he proposes to continue with his policy of current compulsory stop-over of transAtlantic flights at Shannon particularly in view of recent announcements by Aer Lingus.
I also received notice from Senator David Norris of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice to review the case of a prisoner in Arbour Hill (name supplied) with a view to exercising his ministerial prerogative of commuting the sentence in the light of its comparative severity taking into account the circumstances of the case.
I also received notice from Senator Shane Ross of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment to outline the criteria used in the distribution of national lottery funds.
I also received notice from Senator Joe Costello of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to make provisions for the retention of the health research board laboratories in Trinity College, Dublin, which has made a huge contribution through fundamental research in combating leprosy and other diseases.
I also received notice from Senator Dan Neville of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education to construct a community school at Rathkeale, County Limerick.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Jackman, Norris, Ross, Costello and Neville as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator Jackman's matter and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Norris, Ross, Costello and Neville may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.
Before I call on the Leader of the House, I wish to announce a correction to the Order Paper. In motion No. 3 the reference to item 4 should read "4a" which is the motion on the supplementary Order Paper circulated.