John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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Anois, iarratais chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan Ordú 32.

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Health and Children to publish immediately the Health Service Executive's service plan for 2009, which she has approved and which reportedly proposes massive cuts across our public health services, with life-threatening consequences for patients and long-term damaging effects on our health system which will be similar to the damage done by the savage cuts of the 1980s; and the need for the Minister to place this plan before the Dáil for debate prior to the Christmas recess and to hold herself accountable to the Dáil for it.

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of national importance, namely, the cap or limit on the number of discretionary medical cards given to people with serious or terminal illnesses who require these cards to cover the inordinate medical expenses they would otherwise face. This is a shocking development which will impact on seriously ill patients throughout the country in terms of the level of health care they can afford and their peace of mind at a time when they are facing incredible stress due to serious health problems. This matter cannot be glossed over and the idea that the Government can limit the number cards for people who are seriously ill is cruel and unusual. The matter needs to be discussed as a priority by this House.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of extreme importance, namely, that the Minister for Transport would emphasise the importance of reinstating the Shannon-Heathrow link in his deliberations with Aer Lingus. This connectivity is pivotal to job creation in the region. The jobs announced yesterday for Ennis by the US-based Microsemi company as a result of the availability of a daily direct transatlantic service points to the vital role played by access in attracting foreign direct investment. Aer Lingus's cost base at Shannon Airport has reduced significantly as a result of the forward thinking sacrifices of its staff at the airport and, coupled with the recent announcement of a reduction in the fuel surcharge, this is an excellent opportunity for the Minister to put forward the case for reinstating this service.

Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of extreme importance, namely, that the quota issued to Irish fishermen for December will mean the annual quota for some species will not be filled because fishermen were not permitted to fish at other times of the year. This places enormous pressure on them to go to sea at a time of the year when weather conditions are particularly hazardous.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of extreme importance, namely, the crisis in the health sector, with 390 patients on trolleys in accident and emergency units across the country today according to the Irish Nurses Organisation.

Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of extreme importance, namely, the ongoing exploitation of migrant workers in the restaurant sector according to a recent report which discovered that over half of migrant workers earn less than the minimum wage, 44% receive no breaks and 85% did not receive a contract or terms of employment; and the need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to end the two and a half year delay on passing the employment compliance Bill so that inspectors can impose on-the-spot fines for breaches of employment law and to change the work permit regime so that non-EU workers are no longer tied to one employer.

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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Tar éis breithnithe a dhéanamh ar na nithe ardaithe, níl siad in ord faoi Bhuan Ordú 32. Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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The Minister for Transport is sitting on the opposite benches.