I have received notice from Senator Kieran O'Donnell that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to provide an update on the preparation of the flood risk management plans under the catchment flood risk assessment programme; and when they will be published.
I have also received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor of the following matter:
The need for the Minister of Housing, Planning and Local Government to address the shortfall of €2.8 million in Carlow County Council local property tax subvention in comparison with other local authorities in the same grouping nationally.
I have also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to outline whether he proposes to review the local election boundaries before the 2019 local elections; and the criteria to apply to such review.
I have also received notice from Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to address the cost of mandatory Gaeltacht courses for trainee teachers.
I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the current ambulance response times in Cavan, Monaghan and the north-east region; and if he will outline the resources in place for locating addresses and providing cover for active ambulances on call-out.
I have also received notice from Senator Neale Richmond of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the short and medium-term plans for Stepaside Educate Together secondary school.
I have also received notice from Senator Keith Swanick of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to provide an update on discussions at European level to designate defibrillators at a zero rate of VAT.
I have also received notice from Senator Kevin Humphreys of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the development of Roslyn Park and Harold's Cross stadium as educational facilities.
I have also received notice from Senator Colm Burke of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to address the delays in dealing with claims before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal.
I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion. I have selected the matters raised by Senators O’Donnell, Murnane O’Connor, Lombard and Ó Ríordáin and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.