Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31. I will call on Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices to my office.
Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31.
I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the proposal of the European Commission to allow the widespread commercial distribution of genetically modified products throughout Europe; the threat to natural ecosystems, biodiversity and food safety arising from genetic engineering of crops and plants; and the fact that powerful multinational biotechnology companies, rather than ordinary citizens and consumers, are determining EU policy in this regard.
I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the need to discuss the lifting of the ban on genetically modified sweetcorn and the fact that the Government has become one of the leading supporters at EU level of genetic modification despite that no debate was held or democratic decision made at national level and despite evidence that genetic modification brings no benefit to the farmer or the consumer.
I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent attention, the need for the Tanáiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to carry out an economic impact assessment and to adequately consult workers in accordance with the terms of Sustaining Progress in advance of three proposed changes to the development structures of the Shannon region built up during the past 45 years: the Tanáiste's plans to substantially reduce the role and property portfolios of the Shannon development company and; the plans of the Minister for Transport to dilute the transatlantic gateway status of Shannon Airport and to break-up Aer Rianta.
Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 31.