I thank Members very much for the honour bestowed upon me for the day.
I have received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the new package proposed to support tillage farmers in the production of more native crops and crops with a low demand for chemical fertiliser.
I have also received notice from Senator Róisín Garvey on the following matter:
The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for public procurement and eGovernment to make a statement on the circular economy.
I have also received notice from Senator Lynn Boylan on the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on his strategy to reduce the cost of renewable energy.
I have also received notice from Senator Emer Currie on the following matter:
The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion to provide an update on the provision of secondary school special classes in Dublin 15 for the academic year 2022-23.
I have also received notice from Senator Barry Ward on the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure the establishment of municipal and-or metropolitan districts in all local authority areas.
I have also received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen on the following matter:
The need for the Taoiseach to make a statement on the advice issued on the Central Statistics Office, CSO, website regarding the completion of the census 2022 form in relation to declaration of sex.
I have also received notice from Senator Fiona O’Loughlin on the following matter:
The need for Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion to provide an update on the provision of secondary school places in south Kildare for the academic year 2022-23.
I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway on the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on access to public transport for the Ukrainian community living in rural Ireland.
Of the matters raised by Senators that are suitable for discussion, I have selected those raised by Senators Ahearn, Garvey, Boylan and Currie and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.