Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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I have received notice from Senator O'Donovan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government whether he is aware that the main contractor has withdrawn from the Bandon main drainage and sewerage scheme; and whether he will outline the discussions he has had with Cork County Council to resolve this issue given that he provided the necessary funding for the scheme.

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

The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to amend the cumbersome holiday visa application system for Chinese tourists.

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

The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to clarify the current position on the refurbishment of Blarney Garda station, County Cork, and the likely date when same will be completed; and, similarly, in regard to the Garda station in Glanmire, the likely date when contracts will be signed and the date when the new station will be fully completed.

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

The need for the Minister for the Agriculture, Food and the Marine to refrain from the sale of any Coillte State asset whatsoever.

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

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to outline the current position on the resolution process for residents of the Priory Hall development in Donaghmede, Dublin 13.

I have also received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames of the following matter:

The need for Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to introduce new regulations or legislation in order that he can intervene on dangerous and life threatening sites where the owner-developer is non-co-operative.

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

The need for the Minister for Finance to clarify if Derrynane House, home of Daniel O'Connell, will remain open throughout the tourist season and if renovation works will be carried out prior to summer 2013.

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

To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to invite President Barack Obama or Vice President Joe Biden to Ireland in June next for The Gathering which incorporates the JFK 50th anniversary commemorative events taking place at the time in New Ross.

I regard the matters raised by Senators Denis O'Donovan, Deirdre Clune, Colm Burke, Brian Ó Domhnaill, Averil Power, Fidelma Healy Eames and Mark Daly as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment. I have selected the matters raised by Senators Denis O?Donovan, Deirdre Clune, Colm Burke and Brian Ó Domhnaill and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senators Averil Power, Fidelma Healy Eames and Mark Daly may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise. I regret that I have had to rule out of order the matter raised by Senator Jim Walsh as the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter.