Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that he proposes to raise the following matter on the Adjournment:

The need for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to allocate funding to the Inishboffin (Dhun na nGall) pier refurbishment project and the Tory Island sea wall project.

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

The need for the Minister for Finance to clarify the status of the acquisition of a site in Inishowen for a national car testing centre as was recommended in the mid-term review but which seems to have stalled mid-process.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport to ensure Killucan railway station be re-opened and park and ride facilities be made available to the commuters on the Sligo-Dublin line.

I regard the matter raised by Senator O Domhnaill as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and it will be taken at the conclusion of business. I regret I have had to rule out of order the matter raised by Senator Keaveney as the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter. It is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I also regret I have had to rule out of order the matter raised by Senator McFadden as the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter. It is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.

Before I call on the Leader, I would like to welcome to the distinguished members' gallery former Members of this House, namely, Mary Henry, Michael Brennan, Liam Fitzgerald, Kathleen O'Meara, Sheila Terry, Tom Fitzgerald and Brian Mullooly, who is a former Cathaoirleach. I wish them a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.