I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Health to outline his plans, if any, to recognise the qualifications of Irish citizens who are trained, qualified and practicing nurses in the United States who wish to return and continue their professional careers in Ireland.
I have also received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to provide an update on the pilot social welfare scheme for artists.
I have also received notice from Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to consider removing the cap on enrolment in Educate Together schools in Trim, County Meath; New Ross, County Wexford; Tuam, County Galway; Tramore, County Waterford; and Castlebar, County Mayo.
I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the plans his Department has to combat the ongoing reliability and capacity problems on Bus Éireann services in Cork.
Of the matters raised by the Senators suitable for discussion, I have selected Senators Conway and Warfield and they will be taken now. Senator Ó Ríordáin has withdrawn his Commencement matter, which I had selected. I regret I had to rule out of order the matter submitted by Senator Buttimer on the ground that the Minister has no official responsibility in the matter. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.