I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on reimbursement to local authorities for rates refunds provided to businesses as part of the increased cost of business grant. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the commencement of works to regenerate the former Dublin City Council flats on Dominick Street West. Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the progress and timelines associated with the proposed new build for Summercove National School, Kinsale, County Cork. Senator Paul Gavan - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the number of patients on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick. Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the available supports for student nurses and midwives. Senator John McGahon - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the provision of two ASD classes for Scoil Bhríde Shelagh, Hackballscross, County Louth. The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion. I have selected Senators Marie Sherlock, Mary Fitzpatrick, Tim Lombard and Paul Gavan and they will be taken now.
The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.