I have notice from Senator Raftery that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House to-day, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Marine to hold an inquiry into the serious mishap aboard the Brittany Ferries ship. On route from Cork to Roscoff on Sunday, 22 March so as to ensure that such a situation does not arise on any ferry operating from Irish ports in future.
I also received notice from Senator Ross of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment to extend the "coal ban" to Bray town and its environs.
I also received notice from Senator Jackman of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications to outline her plans for the retention of the Shannon stopover.
I also received notice from Senator Honan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications to make a statement on air transport with particular reference to the status of Shannon Airport.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Raftery, Ross, Jackman, and Honan as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator Raftery's matter and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Ross, Jackman and Honan may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.