I have notice from Senator Pearse Doherty 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 allow local authorities the option to levy an annual charge on holiday homes, thereby providing a contribution towards the public services the council provides, and allowing the council to provide additional and enhanced services in the area.
I have also received notice from Senator Lisa McDonald of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to establish a rapid response unit to react immediately to tragedies at sea.
I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to clarify whether the fuel rebate scheme provided for the private and public bus and coach industry is to be continued or alternatively that a bus service operators' grant be introduced.
I have also received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to seek at the forthcoming European fisheries meetings a solution to the unacceptable situation whereby dead fish that exceed the quota for the species are dumped at sea.
I have also received notice from Senator Paschal Donohoe of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on when construction work on the Dublin interconnector will start and the target completion date.
I have also received notice from Senator Maria Corrigan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to provide a progress report on the implementation of the requirement for a building energy rating certificate for new buildings for sale and public buildings.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Pearse Doherty, Lisa McDonald and Brian Ó Domhnaill and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Cecilia Keaveney, Paschal Donohoe and Maria Corrigan may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.