I have notice from Senator Michael D. Higgins that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The urgent need for clarification by the Minister for Education on the principles by which teachers will be recruited and promoted in view of the recent statements from the School Managers' Association that conditions above and beyond professional training, competence and general suitability will prevail in the schools under their management, such schools being the overwhelming majority in the country.
I also received notice from Senator Michael Lynch of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to outline the progress to date in the renovation work to the Garda barracks at Oldcastle, County Meath, since the matter was raised in the House on 20 November 1985.
I also received notice from Senator Rory Kiely of the following matter:
The extension of the disadvantaged areas scheme in West Limerick.
I also received notice from Senator John Connor of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice to instigate a public inquiry under the Tribunals of Inquiry Acts into the circumstances of the death of Fr. Niall Molloy.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Higgins, Lynch and Kiely as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator Higgins's motion for today's Adjournment and it will be taken from 10 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., or earlier if the business ordered is concluded. Senators Lynch and Kiely may give notice for another day of the matter they wish to raise.
The matter raised by Senator Connor is too wide to be dealt with under the half-hour Adjournment procedure. In the circumstances. I must rule that the matter is not suitable for discussion on the Adjournment.