I have received notice from Senator Paddy Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide an up to date position regarding the date for going to tender for a new sports hall at Davitt College, Castlebar, County Mayo.
I have also received notice from Senator Dooley of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to clarify the current situation regarding live cattle exports to continental Europe in light of the announcement byP&O Ferries of its plans to end its service on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route from 19 December next, and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I have also received notice from Senator Ulick Burke of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to carry out an urgent review of job losses in Ballinasloe, County Galway, in consultation with local task force groups and other statutory bodies with a view to directing investment in job creation to the town as that was stated to be a priority with this Government since 1999.
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 introduce by-laws to move Eircom and ESB poles as they are a danger to users of county and regional roads.
I have also received notice from Senator Morrissey of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide additional special language teachers for Sacred Heart national school, Hartstown, Dublin 15, which has an international pupil intake of 225 out of a total enrolment of 930 students.
I have also received notice from Senator Browne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to investigate the possibility of inserting an information leaflet from the Carers Association with payments to recipients of the carer's allowance.
I have also received notice from Senator Bannon of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to clarify the position regarding funding for Longford County Council's community employment scheme to maintain the council's burial grounds under a cemetery maintenance programme.
I have also received notice from Senator Kenneally of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to provide radiotherapy facilities for the south east at Waterford Regional Hospital in view of the recommendations of the Irish Society of Medical Oncologists.
I regard the matters raised by Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Paddy Burke, Dooley and Ulick Burke 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.