I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Connolly — the overall spending on tourism promotion nationally and in the regions; (2) Deputy Rabbitte — the current position regarding the urgently needed refurbishment to or rebuilding of Millbrook Lawn health centre, Tallaght; (3) Deputy Crawford — the need for anaesthetists to be provided in Monaghan General Hospital; (4) Deputy Lynch — the need for the Minister to review the restrictions on rent allowance which came into operation at the beginning of this month given the hardship being created for vulnerable people and the serious concerns expressed by community welfare officers; and (5) Deputy Andrews — the restricting of local authorities' right to guarantee loans drawn down by community groups and sports clubs under section 66 of the Local Government Act.
The matters raised by Deputies Connolly, Rabbitte, Crawford and Andrews have been selected for discussion.