Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If the Senator does not want to hear my response, he should not ask the question. The message consistently going out from this House is that there is nothing good happening in University Hospital Limerick and that is simply not factually correct. That is the point I am making. Many good things are happening there as well.

Senator Dooley requested a debate on forestry. That has been scheduled for 15 November. I agree with his comments about having one licence to plant and to fell. Obviously if you are doing one, you are likely to do the other. There should have been a bit more foresight in that. I believe it is mandatory to replant if you fell, so all three should be put into one licence. That debate is scheduled.

Senator Craughwell raised a specific issue about the use of GDPR and commercial sensitivity as excuses to restrict access to information. As he always does, the Senator raised the issue of the Irish Coast Guard contract. I do not have a specific reply for the Senator in that regard other than to say it might be worth raising the use of GDPR, and where it is appropriate, as a specific Commencement matter.

Senator Dolan spoke about and welcomed the funding for the out-of-hours GP service. I commend the Senator, who has raised that issue on many occasions. It is a welcome service for people in the locality.

Senator O'Sullivan raised the north Kerry greenway, which is opening on Friday.He commended Councillor Jimmy Moloney on his hard work, and all the local landowners. I can attest to the fact that if one does not get the landowners and farmers on board, it will not be a successful project. I commend the local authority because I know it took Mayo local authorities an incredible amount of work behind the scenes, in getting some 50 farmers and landowners on board, to get the Great Western Greenway up and running. It is a big task, and achieving it is commendable. I am aware a large team of people was working on that in Kerry.

Senator Lombard asked for an update on SEAI and the retrofit programme. I suggest the Senator table a Commencement matter to get an update on the progress of the programme.

Senator Fitzpatrick spoke about antisocial behaviour. Again, a debate on that is scheduled for 23 November.

Senator Ahearn asked for a debate on the issue of accommodation for Ukrainians with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. That debate will be requested.

Senator Boylan asked for a debate on housing. A general debate on housing is scheduled for 8 November, which will hopefully suffice.

Senators Burke and Carrigy asked for a debate on taxis and the lack of flexibility in the transferring ownership of a plate and business. A request for a debate on the matter has been made.

Senator Carrigy spoke about greenways and the use of helmets, which merits consideration. Encouraging and trying to educate users would be a good way to deal with the issue raised. I join the Senator in congratulating Edgeworthstown enterprise hub for being shortlisted. I wish its members well in their endeavours. It is nice to end the Order of Business on a positive note.