Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I have received notice from Senator David Cullinane 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 Skills to discuss the post-primary transport scheme and the difficulties being experienced by students in Dunmore East and Portlaw in County Waterford, as large volumes of students have had applications to the scheme refused as they have been deemed not to be attending their nearest education centre.

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

The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to outline if it is proposed to provide sufficient funding to the Life Centre in Winter's Hill, Cork.

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

The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify the new arrangements pertaining to the school transport scheme currently being implemented for new applicants which will come into effect from September and to ensure that there is a fair and easily-accessible appeals process which will take into account existing and historical school enrolments by families throughout rural Ireland, as the scheme as currently being implemented is leading to an unforeseen level of hardship and dividing siblings attending primary schools.

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

The need for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline the steps to be taken by Údarás na Gaeltachta to protect and secure the Adtech factory in Baile Ghib, County Meath and find replacement jobs.

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

The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify that the future of the Malin Head Coast Guard station is secure, in light of the Fisher report recommendations.

I regard the matters raised by the Senators as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected Senators Cullinane, Burke, Whelan and Byrne and their matters will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senator Ó Domhnaill may give notice on another day of the matter he wishes to raise.