I have received notice from Senator Denis O'Donovan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills to confirm that the new second level college, incorporating the new gaelscoil, under construction in Bantry, County Cork, will be completed in accordance with the original timescale.
I have also received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney of the following matter:
The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills to ensure any increase in registration fees is ring-fenced for student services and that students applying for college courses in the next academic year will simultaneously be able to apply for their grants in order that the delays in payments experienced this year are eliminated.
I have also received notice from Senator James Carroll of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to outline if commercial vehicle owners require a VAT number to pay road tax.
I have also received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames of the following matter:
The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, in view of the over-capacity and ongoing demand for school places, to outline the current status of the application for new accommodation, including the timeframe for delivery, for Calasanctius College, Oranmore, County Galway.
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 the contract for the lower River Lee flood risk management scheme.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators O'Donovan, Keaveney and Carroll 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.