Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
Senators raised issues on dog breeding limits, an Ennis dialysis service, STEM officer funding in Laois and the midlands, and Drogheda as a possible Naval Service base, with those four matters selected for discussion while childcare funding was deferred.
I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:
Senator Chris Andrews - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on capping the number of breeding females permitted within a dog breeding establishment.
Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the timeline for a dialysis service to be operational in Ennis, County Clare.
Senator Maria McCormack - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on funding for STEM engagement officers in Laois and the midlands.
Senator Alison Comyn - The need for the Minister for Defence to make a statement on examining Drogheda, County Louth as a location for the proposed new Naval Service base.
Senator Joanne Collins - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to make a statement on core funding for the childcare sector and the recent reduction in childcare rates.
The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and the Cathaoirleach has selected Senators Andrews, Martin Conway, McCormack and Comyn and they will be taken now. Senator Collins may give notice on another day of the matter that she wishes to raise.