I have received notice from Senator Brady that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to make a statement on plans for the future of the Garda youth diversion programme; and if it intends to maintain the levels of funding for the various projects.
I have also received notice from Senator Bannon of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide an update on funding for the upgrading and refurbishment of Lanesboro Community College, Lanesboro, County Longford.
I have also received notice from Senator Ulick Burke of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide additional support staff to Scoil an Chroí Naoife, Ballinasloe national school, to combat disadvantage based on the needs known to the Department.
I have also received notice from Senator Kitt of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a statement on the arrangements in place for incentive payments and top-up grants for persons who have sold bog and turbary rights and if a review of the scheme could be carried out to assist people who had bog designated since 1998.
I have also received notice from Senator Feighan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to outline the progress to date on the extension at Scoil Mhuire, Convent of Mercy, Strokestown, County Roscommon.
I have also received notice from Senator Scanlon of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to investigate the possibility of the Sunday students' train from Sligo to Connolly Station, Dublin, stopping at Drumcondra Station.
I have also received notice from Senator Browne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to reverse the decision to close Teagasc in Tullow, County Carlow.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Brady, Bannon, Burke, Kitt and Feighan as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and I have selected the matters of Senators Brady, Bannon and Burke, which will be taken at the conclusion of business. I regret that I have had to rule out of order the matters raised by Senators Scanlon and Browne as the Ministers involved have no official responsibility in the relevant matters. Senators Kitt and Feighan may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.