Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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I have received notice from Senator Paschal Donohue that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he propose to raise the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation to consider the appointment of a chief technology officer for the Government to improve the use of information technology across public services and provide focused support for the development of an innovation economy.

I have also received notice from Senator Joe O'Reilly of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation to clarify whether an application under the EU Globalisation Fund has been or is to be submitted by the Government to the European Commission, with particular reference to the haemorrhaging of jobs in the BMW area, County Cavan specifically.

I have also received notice from Senator John Paul Phelan of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to clarify the situation regarding the temporary closure of 20 beds in Lourdes Orthopaedic Hospital, Kilcreen, County Kilkenny, effective for six months from 1 July, necessitating the redeployment of some 15.5 nursing, ancillary and administration staff, given that it is the regional orthopaedics facility in the south east.

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

The need for the Minister for Health and Children to clarify the reason for the delay by the HSE in progressing the care unit in Ballinamore, County Leitrim.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport to clarify the plans, if any, he has to regulate or licence under the Maritime Safety Act 2005 the use of jet-skis, especially for the category of those under 18 years.

I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Donohoe, O' Reilly and John Paul Phelan 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.