Seanad debates

Thursday, 4 November 2004

10:30 am

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

The need for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs as a matter of urgency to expand 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 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; the need to radically re-assess the existing scheme which works against single parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to provide funding for a much-needed extension to Schull Community Hospital, County Cork.

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

The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to clarify the position regarding funding for Longford County Council's community employment scheme to maintain Longford County Council's burial grounds under a cemetery maintenance programme.

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, and if she will make a statement on the matter.

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

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

I regard the matters raised by Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Moylan, Brian Hayes and McCarthy 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.