I have notice from Senator David Norris that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to review the Education Support Centre (Appointment and Secondment of Directors) Regulation 2017, SI 394 of 2017), to allow the holder of the position of education centre director, following secondment for an initial period of five years, to be given the right to reapply for a consecutive five years.
I have also received notice from Senator Keith Swanick of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the sanctions for people who enter the water despite a nationwide red alert weather warning.
I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the current waiting times per county for the driver testing service; and his plans to address this issue.
I have also received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to outline the steps being taken by his Department to implement a Labour Court recommendation to introduce a pension scheme for supervisors and assistant supervisors on community employment schemes.
I have also received notice from Senator Neale Richmond of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the rate of take-up of paternity leave.
I have also received notice from Senator Kevin Humphreys of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the development of Roslyn Park and Harold's Cross stadium as educational facilities.
I have also received notice from Senator James Reilly of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to make a statement on the 23,000 female pensioners who are receiving reduced pension payments due to band changes and the marriage ban; and her proposal to deal with this discrimination.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion. I have selected those of Senators Norris, Swanick and Boyhan and they will be taken now. Senator Reilly has withdrawn his matter, which I had selected. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.