Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have several petitions to consider today. Petition No. P00061/12 from Ms Patricia O'Neill calls for a media campaign, similar to the anti-drink driving campaign, to increase public awareness of suicide. As we have already discussed this matter with the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, I propose that we convey the transcript of the meeting and the opening statements to Ms O'Neill and thereby close the petition. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Petition No. P00043/12 from Mr. Thomas Kevin Walshe relates to the eligibility criteria for the back to education allowance scheme. As we have had the petitioner before the committee to discuss the issue, I propose that we convey the transcript of the meeting and the opening statements to him and thereby close the petition. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Petition No. P00031/12 from Mr. Pat Clarke concerns An Bord Pleanála's position on planning precedent in local authorities. Do members have any comments?