Seanad debates

Tuesday, 6 March 2018

2:30 pm

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:

The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to put in place, in conjunction with Fingal County Council, a coastal erosion management plan for the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin.

I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to consider introducing entrepreneurship education guidelines for schools to support a stronger focus on entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.

I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the request for an additional classroom at Doolin national school, County Clare.

I have also received notice from Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to outline the cross-Border measures that are undertaken when implementing emergency co-ordination preparations for adverse weather conditions in Ireland.

I have also received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield of the following matter:

The need the Minister for Health to address the waiting lists for hormone replacement therapy at St. Colmcille's Hospital, Loughlinstown, County Dublin.

I have also received notice from Senator Maura Hopkins of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed upgrade of the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon town.

I have also received notice from Senator Frank Feighan of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on future plans for the ambulance base in Loughglynn, County Roscommon.

I have also received notice from Senator Catherine Noone of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline when it is proposed to carry out a review of the CLÁR programme and if he will consider extending the criteria for eligible areas.

I have also received notice from Senator Rose Conway-Walsh of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to provide an update on the measures in place to protect and preserve traditional seaweed harvesting rights.

Of the matters raised by the Senators suitable for discussion, I have selected those of Senators Clifford-Lee, Boyhan and Conway and they will be taken now. Senator Ó Donnghaile's matter had been selected but he subsequently withdrew it. I regret I had to rule out of order the matter submitted by Senator Hopkins on the ground that it is a repeat of a Commencement matter taken on 4 October 2017. I also regret I had to rule out of order the matter submitted by Senator Feighan on the ground that it is a repeat of a Commencement matter taken on 8 November 2017. I also regret I had to rule out of order the matter submitted by Senator Noone on the ground that it is a repeat of a Commencement matter taken on 17 January 2018. I also regret I had to rule out of order the matter submitted by Senator Conway-Walsh on the ground that it is a repeat of a Commencement matter taken on 25 January 2018. Senator Warfield may give notice on another day of the matter he wishes to raise.