Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)

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

The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to call a halt to the under-investment in Tallaght Hospital.

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

The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to include guidelines for the erection of telephone masts, in the interest of health and safety.

I have also received notice from Senator John Paul Phelan of the following matter:

The need for the Minister the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to outline whether he has any plans to introduce a pension or an enhanced gratuity payment for retired local authority members.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the underutilised potential of the Athlone to Mullingar rail link and to update the House on the status of the project under Transport 21.

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

The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide substitute cover for primary school teachers who take days off as part of the three days of leave which are given to them in return for doing a summer course.

I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Ross, Bradford and John Paul Phelan and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Bannon and Browne may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.