Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. 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 32.
Under Standing Order 32, I seek to adjourn the House to discuss the embargo on new entrants to the rural social scheme which has been an important source of income for many people in rural communities, as well as performing valuable work on historical sites, the fact that this embargo will further increase rural poverty and rural isolation, with the risk that brings of increased levels of depression and suicide.
I seek leave the adjournment of the Dáil on the following important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely, the fact that no specific funding has been identified or allocated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to alleviate the problems caused to businesses as a result of the recent flooding around the country, especially in Roscommon and Leitrim, and I call on the Tánaiste to make a statement on the matter.
Having considered the matters, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.
What about a matter from Deputy Bannon?
Alas, no such application was received today.