I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
Senators Regina Doherty and Gerard P. Craughwell - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the transition to the new search and rescue aviation operator and the potential for disruption of the current service.
Senator Lynn Ruane - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the removal of the barriers to access to Naloxone, a medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs.
Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the enhanced reporting requirements to Revenue due to commence in January 2024; and if the requirements could be suspended for a period due the increased cost to employers.
Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the proposed affordable housing scheme for Kinsale, including timelines for completion of the scheme.
Senator Malcolm Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed primary care centre at Gorey and the HSE clinic building at Camolin, Co. Wexford.
Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the timeline for the opening of the proposed primary health care centre in Ennistymon.
The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and I have selected Senators Doherty and Craughwell, who are sharing their time, Ruane, Gallagher and Lombard, and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.