Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)

I have received notice from Senator Mooney that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to confirm if she supports the National Heart Alliance recommendations on the marketing of unhealthy foods to children.

I have also received notice from Senator Mansergh of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review the capping of community employment schemes so quotas can remain filled to the benefit of the community and particularly those participants for whom this type of employment is best suited, and the case for the reinstatement of more flexible rules previously obtaining.

I have also received notice from Senator Bradford of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to engage in immediate dialogue with all interested parties concerning the future of the Irish sugar beet industry.

I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business.

As this is the last sitting day before Christmas, I wish everybody a happy Christmas. I thank all Senators who co-operated with me during the past session. I thank the Leader who must be commended for being most amenable to requests made from the other side of the House. I also thank the leaders of the other groups, Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole, Ryan and Dardis, for their co-operation. In addition, I thank my own staff, the Clerk, the Clerk Assistant and others who helped me perform my duties as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. We all deserve the rest. I wish everybody a very enjoyable, happy and holy Christmas.