I have received notice from Senator Coghlan 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, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that full and proper deer counts of both the native red and Sika species are organised, conducted and taken into account before any final decision is taken regarding a deer cull in the Killarney national park or the vicinitythereof; and to make a statement on the matter.
I have also received notice from Senator Tuffy of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to outline the present position on the visa application of a person (details supplied) and the need to give compassionate consideration to the request.
I have also received notice from Senator McHugh of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to indicate when the extension to Portlean national school, Kilmacrennan, County Donegal, will be approved.
I have also received notice from SenatorCummins of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make a decision on the route for the Waterford city bypass as a matter of urgency.
I have also received notice from Senator Browne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to clarify the current status of the social welfare office in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and I have selected the matters raised by Senators Coughlan, Tuffy and McHugh which will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Cummins and Browne may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.