I have notice from Senator Fiona O'Malley that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss the UNSPA world population report and his views on the effect the growth in population has on climate change.
I have also received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to clarify whether a significant portion of the €1,500 student services charge is being used to fund sections of higher education institutes other than student services.
I have also received notice from Senator Pearse Doherty of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to reverse the decision to abolish the Christmas bonus.
I have also received notice from Senator Dan Boyle of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the actions taken by his Department after the recent severe flooding throughout the country.
I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on his plans to alleviate flooding, provide compensation for residents and reinstatement of damaged road surfaces, given the deterioration in road conditions due to extensive flooding in Cork city and areas adjacent to metropolitan Cork.
I have also received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to confirm the security of the funding for the western rail corridor and to outline the timeframe for implementation of same.
I regard the matters raised as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected raised by Senators O'Malley, Mullen and Doherty 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.