Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

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I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the mechanisms in place for local authorities and approved housing bodies to deal with recurring breaches of tenancy agreements by tenants. Senator Lynn Ruane - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review housing legislation to ensure children do not have to attend court proceedings in respect of local authority tenancies in which they are occupiers.

Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the inclusion of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and colitis in the long-term illness scheme.

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I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the mechanisms in place for local authorities and approved housing bodies to deal with recurring breaches of tenancy agreements by tenants.

Senator Lynn Ruane - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review housing legislation to ensure children do not have to attend court proceedings in respect of local authority tenancies in which they are occupiers.

Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the inclusion of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and colitis in the long-term illness scheme.

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on cardiologist waiting times at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare.

Senator Nessa Cosgrove - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the status of the major building project for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Sligo.

Senator Cathal Byrne - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the recognition process for internationally qualified dentists to work in Ireland.

Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to make a statement on the new childminding regulations for home-based childcare providers.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion. I have selected Senators Costello, Ruane, Lynch and O'Loughlin and they will be taken now. The other Senators may give notice on another day of the matters they wish to raise.