I have notice from Senator Maloney of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to request the North-Western Health Board to cease the transfer of patients from St. Conal's Hospital to community based nursing units which is against the wishes of the patients.
I have also received notice from Senator Lanigan of the following matter:
In view of the implications of the proposed closure of the military barracks in Kilkenny and other areas, the need for the Minister for Defence to make an urgent statement of clarification as to his own position on the matter.
I have also received notice from Senator Cosgrave of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice to examine the growing delays in cases coming to court, with the resultant hardship to those seeking legal redress.
I have also received notice from Senator Ross of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Marine to outline the up-to-date position regarding the proposed marina for Greystones, County Wicklow.
I have also received notice from Senator Roche of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to immediately include the towns of Bray, Arklow and Greystones in the proposed pilot scheme for the renewal of traditional seaside resorts.
I have also received notice from Senator Taylor-Quinn of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment to address the problem of homelessness in Ennis, County Clare, by the provision of accommodation.
I have also received notice from Senator Daly of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for the Environment the proposals he has to deal with the unsatisfactory public sewerage system in Sixmilebridge, County Clare, whether funds will be provided for such works this year and if he has included the proposal for EU funding.
I regard the matters raised as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senator Maloney's and Senator Lanigan's matters and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.