I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice to undertake a feasibility study on the establishment of a dedicated transport police service.
I have also received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned new Coast Guard station at Courtown Harbour, County Wexford.
I have also received notice from Senator Lynn Boylan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to make a statement on reports of disturbance of wildlife at Emo Court, County Laois.
I have also received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his vision for HR shared services in local government.
I have also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the provision of funding for agricultural shows.
I have also received notice from Senators Aisling Dolan and Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on after-hours access to school buildings for local community groups and youth organisations through the CLÁR programme.
I have also received notice from Senator Seán Kyne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to carry out an assessment on whether by-laws 806 and 809 of 2006, as they relate to inland fisheries, are compatible with the EU habitats directive.
Of the matter raised by the Senators suitable for discussion, I have selected those raised by Senators Clifford-Lee, Byrne, Boylan and Ahearn and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.