I have notice from Senator Sherlock that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Justice if she is satisfied with the criteria that apply to the granting of lottery licences.
I also received notice from Senator Enright of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice to look into the threatened withdrawal of the Circuit Court from Birr, County Offaly.
I also received notice from Senator Farrelly of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice to consider the possibility of increasing the number of permanent gardaí in the Meath coastal area.
I also received notice from Senator Rory Kiely of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise and Employment to provide assistance to the Neodata plants in Newcastlewest and Kilmallock, County Limerick, which are due to close at Christmas.
I also received notice from Senator Neville of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise and Employment to ensure that State agencies immediately find replacement industries following the closure of the Neodata factories in Newcastlewest and Kilmallock, County Limerick.
I also received notice from Senator Daly of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education to indicate the funds available for small local sports and recreation projects; and if she will sanction funds for such projects in County Clare.
I regard the matters raised as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator Sherlock's and Senator Enright's matters and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.