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Seanad Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 8 Dec 2010

Vol. 206 No. 5

Business of Seanad

I have received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the follow matter:

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to confirm that the mental health budget will be spared in the proposed cuts to the health budget and that the specialist teams constructed under A Vision for Change to look after the most vulnerable patients with severe mental illnesses will not be disbanded.

I have also received notice from Senator Liam Twomey of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Justice and Law Reform to discuss the case of a person (details supplied) who was the driver of a colleague's car who incurred penalty points when the owner of the car was in South Africa; and the options open to the person concerned.

I have also received notice from Senator Paschal Donohoe of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the status of the Dublin rail interconnector and whether it is still going ahead.

I have also received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Finance to comment on the need, if any, for an increased penalty system for those involved in the illegal importation of contraband and counterfeit cigarettes.

I have also received notice from Senator Mark Dearey of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Justice and Law Reform to comment on the need for regulation of the cash for gold business and make a provision in order that those presenting with gold for sale are required to present a passport or driving licence identification before entering into any transaction.

I have also received notice from Senator Nicky McFadden of the following matter:

The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills to clarify when she expects the contracts to be signed to commence construction of the extension to Baylin national school, Athlone, County Westmeath.

I have also received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure island residents are allowed to cast their votes on the same day as all other citizens of the State in all future elections.

I regard the matters raised by Senators Mullen, Twomey and Donohoe as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Keaveney, Dearey, McFadden and Ó Domhnaill may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.

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