I have received notice from Senator John Paul Phelan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to ensure the commitment given to the Comerama workforce on 12 December 2002 regarding workers' entitlement under new redundancy payment legislation is fully and promptly honoured.
I have also received notice from Senator Tuffy of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to give urgent and compassionate consideration to the situation of a student (details supplied) to permit him to return to Ireland to complete his leaving certificate studies and to take steps to ensure his welfare.
I have also received notice from Senator Mooney of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to outline how her Department will deal with the 101 children who have been refused places in Mary Mother of Hope national school in Castaheany, Dublin 15, for September 2005.
I have also received notice from Senator Bannon of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to explain the prohibition on a Nigerian woman who is a qualified nurse from engaging in full-time paid employment.
I have also received notice from Senator Leyden of the following matter:
The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to outline the arrangements proposed regarding the regional health fora and advisory panels provided for in the Health Act 2004, with particular reference to size and composition, date of appointment and the rules or procedures that will apply.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators John Paul Phelan, Tuffy and Terry and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Bannon and Leyden may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.