Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 February 2010

10:30 am

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

The need for the Minister for Education and Science to outline the circumstances under which a decision was made to remove DEIS designation from Togher boys' national school, Cork, and to indicate if the issue is being reconsidered.

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

The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to outline the reason moneys are not available this year to progress works at Greencastle Harbour, County Donegal, causing them to cease, leaving a potentially dangerous situation.

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

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to take steps to secure the immediate opening of Knockamann, the replacement unit for St. Joseph's intellectual disability services in Portrane, County Dublin, which has been completed and fully fitted out, for which a business case has been submitted by the HSE to her Department and on which a decision is awaited.

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

The need for the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to make a statement on the future role of Fáilte Ireland training centres in providing training courses for people who are unemployed in Cork, Dublin and Waterford and to make reference to the 2007-09 figures.

I regard the matters raised as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Boyle, Keaveney and Ryanand they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senator Buttimer may give notice on another day of the matter he wishes to raise.