Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

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

The need for the Minister for Health to liaise with the HSE in order to secure the appointment of a director of research, which would boost the profile of medical research in this country and ensure that it is given the priority which it needs.

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

The need for the Minister for Social Protection to outline what process is in place to support former Waterford Crystal workers who are not members of UNITE, who left Waterford Crystal prior to 1992 and who previously settled with the Irish Pensions Trust in 2009 but feel they are due compensation following the recent EU ruling in accessing compensation.

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

The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline, in view of the perception of an increased threat to Ireland from within the Middle East, what security arrangements have been made in Ireland.

I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion. However, as all Senators have withdrawn their Commencement matters, the House stands suspended until 12.30 p.m.