Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael)
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The Cathaoirleach has received notice from Senator Joe O’Reilly that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the current income crisis in the pig industry.

I have also received notice from Senator Fiona O’Loughlin of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Defence to make a statement on the future of Cathal Brugha Barracks.

I have also received notice from Senator Shane Cassells of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health to reinstate the director of mental health post in the HSE.

I have also received notice from Senator Frances Black of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the changes implemented in HSE systems and procedures in light of the Grace case.

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

The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the 2021 animal welfare grant programme and the funding allocated for the 2022 programme.

I have also received notice from Senator Sharon Keogan of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the inclusion of a broadband allowance as part of the household benefits package.

I have also received notice from Senator Aidan Davitt of the following matter:

The need for the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for land use and biodiversity to make a statement on the delays in approving tree felling licences.

I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a statement on the Government’s efforts to address the issue of the undocumented Irish in the USA.

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

The need for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to make a statement on the introduction of a basic income scheme for artists.

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

The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of additional bed units at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy, County Kildare.

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

The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the capital development plan for St. Paul’s Community College in Waterford city.

I have also received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his vision on how to improve the reputation of the public sector, specifically, the introduction of a centralised human resources system for all local authorities.

I have also received notice from Senator Róisín Garvey of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on increased supports for upstairs living in shops in towns and villages.

I have also received notice from Senator Eugene Murphy of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the delays in processing work permits through the employment permits online system.

I have also received notice from Senator Seán Kyne of the following matter:

The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on delays in pension entitlement notifications to staff within the Saolta hospital group.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and Cathaoirleach has selected Senators O’Reilly, O’Loughlin, Cassells and Black and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.