Mark Daly (Fianna Fail)

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on proposals for a Gluas light rail system for Galway and whether the project will be included in the national development plan.

Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the delays for driving tests in counties Cavan and Monaghan.

Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to make a statement on a commencement date for flood relief works in the Listowel and Killocrim area of County Kerry.

Senator Tom Clonan - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on child safeguarding in the HSE West and North West mental health services arising from the non-disclosure of information to Tusla.

Senator Chris Andrews - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on his proposals to promote the welfare of greyhounds.

Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to make a statement on her plans for improving respite care services.

Senator Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to make a statement on the proposed provision of a national children’s science centre; and the possibility of a collaborative development of the new centre with the existing Explorium science centre in Sandyford, Dublin 18.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and I have selected Senators Seán Kyne, Robbie Gallagher, Mike Kennelly and Tom Clonan and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.