The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on a universal system where all taxable Department of Social Protection payments are automatically reported to the Revenue Commissioners.
Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the management of the Curragh Plains, County Kildare, including the prohibition on illegal encampments on these lands.
Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on waiving road tax for Blood Bikes and vehicles used exclusively for the transport of cancer patients.
Senator Cathal Byrne - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on delays in accrediting PE teachers who secured qualifications from a university outside Ireland and have completed qualified teacher status.
Senator Nessa Cosgrove - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delivery of the pay deal for resource persons and adult educators working in community training centres.
Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to make a statement on the introduction of a scheme similar to the immigrant investor programme to allow access to overseas funding.
Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to make a statement on the recent proposals made by the Vintners Federation of Ireland, VFI, in its pre-budget submissions.
The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and the Cathaoirleach has selected Senators Sharon Keogan, Fiona O'Loughlin, Robbie Gallagher and Cathal Byrne and they will be taken now.
The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters that they wish to raise.