I have received notice from Senator Brian Hayes that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to clarify when he intends to change the regulations concerning the abolition of the first-time buyer's grant to take account of hardship cases and to deliver on his promise made in September of this year; and the total number of cases where first-time buyers who had obtained pre-approval for the relevant grant but now cannot meet the 13 November deadline because their house has not been built.
I have also received notice from Senator Bannon of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to review the decision to refuse a visitor visa to a person (details supplied) and if he will outline the further requirements his Department might require to make a positive decision in this case.
I have also received notice from Senator McCarthy of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to expedite the refurbishment of Dunmanway Garda station, County Cork, having regard to the totally unsuitable and inadequate conditions under which the Garda has to operate.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business.