I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on plans for a new farmers' charter of rights.
Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes to be introduced on foot of the recommendations contained in the School Transport 2030 review.
Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the progress of the new school building for St. Anne's special school in the Curragh, County Kildare.
Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister of Health to provide an update on progress with the new endoscopy unit at Bantry General Hospital, including timelines for the unit becoming operational.
The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and they will be taken now.