Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

From that celebration to this celebration of democracy. I have received notice of the following Commencement matters from Senators this morning. I thank them for being here for Italy's national day.

I have received notice from Senator Fiona O'Loughlin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:

The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for planning and local government to provide an update on the provision of a second bridge for Newbridge, County Kildare.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the need for investment in remedial safety works on the N5 from Scramogue to Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon.

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

The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure Cork is a designated port for the importation of non-EU fresh produce.

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

The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the payment of the pandemic bonus to HSE and community-based workers.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and they will be taken now. The Minister of State who is taking the first Commencement matter this morning is Deputy Malcolm Noonan, who informed me that his home town is twinned with a town in Italy. It is fortuitous that he is the first Minister in the House this morning.