Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

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

The need for the Minister for Health to address the fears expressed by staff and residents about long-term proposals for Crooksling Hospital, Brittas, County Dublin, which is a high-dependency residential unit with a day-care facility for older people and is highly valued in the local community.

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

The need for the Minister for Health to confirm his Department's and the HSE's commitment to the future investment of €13.5 million in St. Vincent’s community hospital in Mountmellick, County Laois, in order to underpin and enhance its facilities and services, and to prepare it for HIQA compliance on a phased basis to secure it as a 100-plus bed unit in elderly care.

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

The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to make a statement on the programme for Government commitment to deliver a technological university for the south east, the process involved, the costs associated with the process to date and the formal withdrawal of WIT from the process; and the steps he will take to break the logjam and continue the delivery of a multi-campus university for the region.

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.