I have notice from Senator David Norris that, on the motion for the adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health in the light of the recent resignation of the Chairman of the Health Research Board, due to unexpected arbitrary budgetary constraints imposed in the Estimates to look urgently at the possibility of providing future and adequate funding so that this important body can carry out its work in the national interest.
I also received notice from Senator Mary Jackman of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education to give a specific date as to when contractors will be appointed for the building of an extension to Lisnagry National School, Richill, County Limerick, when work will commence and an approximate date for completion of same.
I also received notice from Senator Pat Upton of the following matter:
The lack of adequate facilities for the assessment of teenage girls with conduct disorders who have been before the courts.
I also received notice from Senator Joe Costello of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment to increase funding to enable Dublin Corporation to continue its programme of upgrading its housing stock.
I also received notice from Senator Shane Ross of the following matter:
The unacceptable delay in the processing of investigations by the Garda Complaints Board and the need for the Minister to allocate additional staff immediately thereto.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Norris, Jackman, Upton, Costello and Ross as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matter raised by Senator Norris and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Jackman, Upton, Costello and Ross may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.