I have received notice from Senator Liam Twomey that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify the action being taken to help 7,000 apprentices who are unable to complete their training because of the crisis in the construction sector.
I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Social Protection to ensure appeals lodged to the social welfare appeals office are decided upon within a six week period, given that some appeals are taking in excess of one year for a decision to be made (details supplied).
I have also received notice from Senator Maria Corrigan of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health and Children to clarify if there are any proposals to address the challenges faced by older nursing home residents who are approved under the fair deal nursing home repayments scheme but who, if they develop an age related disorder or deteriorate further, are in need of higher support.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business.