I have notice from Senator Paddy McGowan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food in view of the serious plight of Irish potato growers, to press for an EC potato policy to protect the industry.
I also received notice from Senator Mary Jackman of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Social Welfare to allocate part of the £500,000 provided in the 1991 budget for Women's Aid to the women's refuges, particularly Adapt House, in Limerick city.
I also received notice from Senator Avril Doyle of the following matter:
The urgent need for a paediatric unit at Wexford General Hospital.
Tá fógra agam ón Seanadóir Pól Ó Foighil:
Chun a fhiafraí den Aire Comhshaoil an mbeadh sé sásta leasú caoi a chur i gcrích len a chinntiú nach bhféadfaí cearta vótála a bhaint go héagórach de shaoránach cáilithe i bhfianaise a tharla i gceantar Carna i mbliana nuair a baineadh breis is 200 ainm de liosta na gClár Toghthóirí go mídhleathach.
I also received notice from Senator Dan Neville of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education to ensure that the extension to the Girls' Primary School at Adare, County Limerick, is constructed in 1991 and thereby alleviate the present overcrowded conditions.
I also received notice from Senator Michael Howard of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to take immediate action to alleviate the severe overcrowding of patients in Ennis General Hospital because of acute shortage of beds.
I also received notice from Senator Shane Ross of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Marine to hold a public inquiry into any proposed infill and housing development at West Pier, Dún Laoghaire.
I also received notice from Senator Tom Raftery of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Marine to make funds available for the repair of the pier and breakwater in Ballycotton Harbour, which are now in a dangerous condition and deteriorating with every storm.
I regard the matters raised by Senators McGowan, Jackman, Doyle, O Foighil, Neville, Howard, Ross and Raftery as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator McGowan's matter and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Jackman, Doyle, Ó Foighil, Neville, Howard, Ross and Raftery may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.