I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to make a statement on his plans for the future of the Garda Reserve, in particular whether its functions could be extended to providing crime prevention advice for elderly persons living alone.
I have also received notice from Senator Averil Power of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to change the law in order that people found guilty of serious offences such as domestic violence, assault and sexual offences cannot pay financial compensation in lieu of a custodial sentence.
I have also received notice from Senator John Kelly of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to allocate funds to local authorities to ensure the implementation of various environmental initiatives will lead to more staff in each county and result in supplementing the declining outdoor workforce within local authorities.
I have also received notice from Senator Thomas Byrne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position on the transfer of Gormanston College to the free education sector and what it means for parents in the locality of this school seeking a local secondary school.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business.