I have received notice from Senator Averil Power that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise 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 Michael D'Arcy of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his views on the health and safety aspects of slatted slurry storage tanks.
I have also received notice from Senator David Cullinane of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the rationale for the tendering of 100% of contracts for bus routes in the Waterford city area when in other areas there is tendering for only 10%, to give a breakdown of the routes and outline how they will be decided.
I have also received notice from Senator Lorraine Higgins of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to approve funding for Scoil Éanna, Bullaun, County Galway, to provide adequate accommodation and facilities.
I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to clarify how bulk meters attached to group water schemes that have not yet been taken in charge by local authorities will be dealt with by Irish Water.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Averil Power, Michael D’Arcy, David Cullinane and Lorraine Higgins and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senator Martin Conway may give notice on another day of the matter he wishes to raise.
I remind Senators that they should ensure mobile phone interference is kept to a minimum. I ask them to switch off their mobile phones or leave them in airplane or flight mode, depending on the device used, because UPC is televising live the proceedings from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. I ask for their co-operation in that regard.