Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)
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I have received notice from Senator Mansergh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Finance to put in place as soon as possible a plan to prevent as far as possible the flooding of Clonmel, County Tipperary, and to introduce a scheme of compensation for residents and businesses most affected.

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

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to consider facilitating cancer patients attending Letterkenny General Hospital, who are currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment, in order that they have direct access to other services when necessary in view of the fact that, at present, these patients must first attend the accident and emergency department in the hospital and experience a lengthy waiting time.

I have also received notice from Senator Kate Walsh of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Transport to give a progress update on the double tracking of the Kildare railway line and the provisions which are being made to facilitate extra car parking at Hazelhatch Station.

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

The need for the Minister for Education and Science to provide additional special language teachers for Sacred Heart national school, Hartstown, Dublin 15, which has an international pupil intake of 225 out of a total enrolment of 930 students.

I have also received notice from Senator Ulick Burke of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to carry out an urgent review of job losses in Ballinasloe, County Galway, in consultation with local task force groups and other statutory bodies with a view to directing investment in job creation to the town since it was stated to be a priority for this Government since 1999.

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

The need for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to expand as a matter of urgency West Offaly Integrated Development Partnership's area of operation as part of the LDSIP to include Birr and south Offaly.

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

The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to clarify the position regarding funding for the Longford central water supply and other areas in the county where chronic water supply problems are being encountered.

I have also received notice from Senator Brian Hayes of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Education and Science to make a positive decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 concerning the granting of third-level maintenance support to a mature student and the need to radically access the existing scheme which works against single parents.

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

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to provide radiotherapy facilities for the south east at Waterford Regional Hospital in view of the recommendations of the Irish Society of Medical Oncologists.

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

The need for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to clarify the current situation regarding live cattle exports to continental Europe in light of the announcement by P&O Ferries of its decision to end its service on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route from 19 December 2004.

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

The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to introduce by-laws to move Eircom and ESB poles as they are a danger to users of county and regional roads.

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

The need for the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to outline the conditions which apply to the provision of grants towards public leisure centres; the number and location of applications currently being processed; and the average length of time it takes to process an application.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport to designate immediate funding to the Sligo-Dublin rail line in view of the disgraceful service that Iarnród Éireann currently operates.

I regard the matters raised by Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. The matters raised by Senators Mansergh, McHugh and Walsh have been selected and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.