I have received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Social Protection, in his proposal to means-test the State contributory pension, to clarify if he is proposing to deprive people of something for which they have already paid for over 40 years, or more in some cases, and which is, in itself, subject to levies.
I have also received notice from Senator Paudie Coffey of the following matter:
The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills to outline the progress being made in the building of a new extension at Portlaw national school, County Waterford.
I have also received notice from Senator Pearse Doherty of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to work with the Donegal Hospice to ensure the necessary funding and staffing arrangements are in place to allow for the future operation and running of the hospice.
I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport to make a statement on her plans to reopen the sports capital programme in 2011.
I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to set out the current position on the proposed new A5 road from Dublin to Donegal, including the timeframe associated with the project.
I have also received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport to ensure Ireland signs the Council of Europe enlarged partial agreement on sport.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Healy Eames, Coffey 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.