Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 31.

Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the extraordinary and totally unacceptable delays encountered by people with serious illnesses, such as a 70 year old man in Monaghan General Hospital who has been waiting since last December for a life saving heart operation in St. James's Hospital and an 80 year old person who has been waiting for a surgical plate to be replaced since it broke approximately four months ago.

Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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I propose the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, the proposed sale by Coillte to commercial interests of 73 acres of Killykeen Forest Park in County Cavan at an asking guide price of €4.5 million; the need for the renewal and refurbishment of the existing 60 chalets, equestrian centre, shop and restaurant facilities at the park; the potential development of a marina at the park so that boats and cruisers can access the Shannon-Erne waterway; and the urgent requirement that a relatively small amount of money be invested so that this major amenity for visitors and tourists can be revitalised.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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I request the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of urgent national and local importance, namely, the difficulty in finding private or public nursing home beds in Dublin and surrounding counties, which will be exacerbated by the announcement by private nursing home providers that the cost of nursing home accommodation is set to rise substantially from its current level of almost €900 per week in the eastern region. I ask the Government to set aside time to deal with this real crisis, which will get worse if immediate action is not taken. Its inevitable consequence will be to put even greater pressure on beds in acute hospitals.

Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Independent)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a specific matter that requires urgent attention, namely, the need for the Minister for Finance to approve funding for the Clonmel flood alleviation scheme immediately. The town urgently needs the scheme, for which it has been waiting for 12 years. I ask the Minister to make a statement on the matter.

Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Having considered the matters raised, I have found that they are not in order under Standing Order 31.