I have received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to make a statement on plans to improve waiting times for drug rehabilitation, intervention and detoxification facilities in the Cork region.
I have also received notice from Senator Paschal Donohoe of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to provide an update on the number of inspections carried out by local authorities of privately rented accommodation, the amount of revenue raised by fines issued and the success he has had in implementing new standards in the privately rented sector.
I have also received notice from Senator John Paul Phelan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to set out the proposed new environmental protection scheme following his decision to discontinue REPS 4.
I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to review the decision to end REPS for new applicants.
I have also received notice from Senator Paul Coghlan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to resolve the stand off between his Department and Killarney jarveys on the ongoing horse dung issue which needs consultation and dialogue involving all of the parties and the licensing authority.
I have also received notice from Senator Pearse Doherty of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to ensure that processing of medical card applications continues to be provided in Ballybofey, County Donegal.
I have also received notice from Senator Jim Walsh of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to ensure that District Court facilities and hearings are maintained in New Ross through the continuance of temporary facilities, which have proved very satisfactory, pending the provision of a new court house.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Buttimer, Donohoe, Phelan, Ó Domhnaill, Coghlan and Doherty as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and I have selected Senators Buttimer, Donohoe, Phelan and Ó Domhnaill. They will be taken at the conclusion of business. As the matters raised by Senators Phelan and Ó Domhnaill are similar I suggest they share time. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise. I regret I have had to rule out of order the matter raised by Senator Walsh as the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter, which is one for the Courts Service.