I have notice from Senator O'Meara that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to take into account the serious situation arising from the fact that in the case of the review of sentences of various offenders, including those convicted of murder, the criteria used by the sentencing review group does not include any consideration of the views of the family of the victim of that offender.
I have also received notice from Senator Tom Hayes of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to sanction immediately the employment of a resource teacher for St. John the Baptist National School, Cashel, County Tipperary, which was applied for last year and still remains outstanding.
I have also received notice from Senator Costello of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Science to ensure that maintenance grants are paid to post leaving certificate students from the beginning of the school year in the autumn of 1998.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senators O'Meara's and Hayes' matters and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senator Costello may give notice on another day of the matter he wishes to raise.