The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
Senator Linda Nelson Murray - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the roll-out of the holiday meals pilot programme during Christmas and Easter holidays.
Senator Pauline Tully - The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on introducing a system where people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance who become ill are automatically transferred to the supplementary welfare allowance.
Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the reopening of the western rail corridor from Athenry to Claremorris, County Galway.
Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the development of St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny.
The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and they will be taken now.