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

The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to reverse the cutbacks in hours, equipment and manpower at Skibbereen Garda station.

I have also received notice from Senator Marie Moloney of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Finance to address the problems arising due to the recent replacement of the one-parent family tax credit with the single person child carer tax credit, whereby one parent needs written permission from the other to claim the credit.

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

The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to ensure an action plan is developed without further delay to protect flood-prone locations in the Cork area.

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

The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to confirm immediately that funding of €250,000 for Rape Crisis Network Ireland will not be withdrawn on 31 March.

I have also received notice from Senator David Cullinane of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health to discuss the reduction in staff numbers employed at Waterford Regional Hospital from 2007 to 2014, notably the reduction in whole-time equivalent numbers from 1,903.01 in July 2007 to 1,597.29 in January 2014, and to outline the Health Service Executive's plans to increase staff numbers at the hospital in 2014.

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

The need for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to confirm the long-term future of Bunbeg post office in County Donegal.

I regard the matters raised by Senators Denis O'Donovan, Marie Moloney, Deirdre Clune and Fidelma Healy Eames as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and they will be taken at the conclusion of business. Senator David Cullinane may give notice on another day of the matter he wishes to raise. I regret that I must rule out of order the matter raised by Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill as the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter.