Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

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

The need for the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to address the backlog in applications for social welfare supports from people in County Donegal who have recently lost their jobs, which is leaving many of them without social welfare supports for periods of up to and over two months.

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

The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the increase in the rate of unemployment in various towns in County Mayo over the past 12 months and to outline the plans she intends to put in place to address the issue.

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 ensure that the 2009 local and European elections will take place at a time designed to ensure maximum turn-out and to consider the possibility of providing for voting over a two-day period.

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

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to comment on the process involved in informing the public when health concerns arise in respect of food or drink products.

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

The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to intervene at the highest level of the United Nations on behalf of Roma refugees in the village of Zikovac, in Kosovo, whose lives are being threatened by toxic waste deposits.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport to take the appropriate steps to recognise the day of remembrance for victims of road traffic accidents.

I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Leyden, Doherty and Burke, and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Bradford, Keaveney, Norris and Buttimer may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.