I have received notice from Senator Marc MacSharry 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 to confirm the existence of a special group chaired by a person (details supplied) to address the anomaly of the lack of a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, with a view to confirming Sligo Regional Hospital as the logical site to locate a laboratory and enhanced cardiology facilities.
I have also received notice from Senator Jillian van Turnhout of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason there is no legislative basis for direct provision accommodation as operated by the Reception and Integration Agency under the aegis of his Department.
I have also received notice from Senator Ivana Bacik of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration has been given to the circumstances in which a change may be effected to the upper age limit of 35 years for recruitment to An Garda Síochána.
I have also received notice from Senator Denis O'Donovan of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will make a statement on the future of the Dursey Island cable car; if he will provide funding to carry out the necessary repairs to same; and if he will ensure the islanders can transport livestock on the cable car to and from the island.
I have also received notice from Senator Averil Power of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Health if he will approve the proposal for a south-east Fingal drugs and alcohol awareness project to replace the former Howth based project to ensure this area is not left without a service.
I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to ensure funding is provided for all children with hearing difficulties in need of cochlear implants.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Marc MacSharry, Jillian van Turnhout, Ivana Bacik and Denis O'Donovan and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Averil Power and Brian Ó Domhnaill may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.