I have received notice from Senator Mansergh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the announcement of the forthcoming closure of the SRAM factory in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, and to outline the steps the agencies under his aegis propose to take to assist those affected to find alternative comparable employment.
I have also received notice from Senator Moylan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to outline the current position of the much-needed 20 bed age care unit extension to the Riada House, Tullamore, County Offaly, and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I have also received notice from Senator Coghlan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to address the situation regarding the unanimous request of Killarney Town Council and numerous other interested parties, in the provision of much-needed land at Church Road, Muckross, as a burial ground in the best interests of the entire community.
I have also received notice from Senator Feighan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to outline the plans she has for psychiatric services in County Roscommon, and if there will be a reduction in services in the future.
I have also received notice from Senator Browne of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the reason no new businesses have been brought to the new IDA centre in Carlow town and when he expects a decision on same.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Mansergh, Moylan and Coghlan and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Feighan and Browne may give notice on another day of the matter they wish to raise.
Before calling the Leader of the House, I point out that the time for the Order of Business has been extended to 40 minutes. However, yesterday's Order of Business took 50 minutes, which is ten minutes longer. I do not like to be put in the position of being required to exclude Senators who wish to speak on the Order of Business when the time is up. I appeal for a little co-operation in this regard.