Séamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)
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Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of requests under Standing Order 32.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the shameful disregard for the people of this country, particularly those who are ill and infirm, shown by the Minister for Health and Children and her Department in refusing to answer parliamentary questions and representations tabled by politicians who are anxious to get replies and action on behalf of their constituents. While it would perhaps have validity to refuse to answer questions from Government Deputies, it is surely counter-productive, even opportunistic, to refuse to reply to Opposition Deputies.

Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of local and national importance, namely, the serious position regarding the future of 5,500 jobs in the Quinn Group, which are under pressure as a result of the Financial Regulator's decision to stop writing insurance in Britain and the Six Counties before the administrator was appointed. While I appreciate limited opportunities have now been given for some areas of insurance to be reopened, the fact that 900 jobs have already been notified means many other jobs will be at risk, especially in the Border counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Fermanagh where jobs were not available before Mr. Quinn's initiative. Will the Dáil discuss, even at this late stage, a rescue package to save many jobs rather than talk in terms of advising 900 or more employees to take other forms of education to assist in finding jobs that do not exist?

Séamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)
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Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.