I have received notice from Senator Paudie Coffey 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 and Children, in the interests of dental health, to outline the provisions and resources that will be made available under the dental treatment services scheme to prevent tooth decay.
I have also received notice from Senator Paul Bradford of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to comment on the negative impact on Irish agriculture of the proposed carbon tax levy.
I have also received notice from Senator Pearse Doherty of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to make funding available to facilitate the opening of a new library in Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal to replace one damaged by floods.
I have also received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to clarify the reasons for the significant increase in the number of people within the legal profession participating in the free legal aid scheme as outlined in the most recent report.
I have also received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children, in the light of concerns of patients with osteoporosis, to clarify the health evidence supporting the use of the generic drug Alendronate by the HSE instead of Fosamax, as the new generic substitute drug to treat osteoporosis.
I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to make a statement on the future of the national drugs strategy and comment on the number of vacancies in his Department.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Coffey, Bradford and Doherty 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.