I have notice from Senator Mary Moran that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to address the removal of a medical card from a person (details supplied) who has a very serious medical condition, hydrocephalus, with significant financial implications for his family as well as a high level of care needs.
I have also received notice from Senator Mark Daly of the following matter:
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide a list of the appointments made to State boards since the beginning of the Government's term.
I have also received notice from Senator Lorraine Higgins of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to introduce or grant a licence to a new bank that is primarily focused on lending to the farming community.
I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to request both ESB and local authorities, working together, to put in place a fast-track procedure to enable properties which have been vacant to be reconnected in a shorter timeframe.
I regard the matters raised by Senators Moran, Daly and Higgins as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. I regret that I must rule out of order the matter raised by Senator Burke as the Minister has no official responsibility in this matter.