2025-03-26

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Brian Stanley - To discuss the shortage of bus drivers in school transport and prohibition on use of drivers over 70 years of age. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the crisis in funding for primary schools in Dublin's north inner city. Deputy Alan Kelly - To discuss the need for a new hackney or taxi licence to serve rural areas. Deputy Joe Neville - To discuss the issue of Ryevale House, currently an IPAS centre, which has been deemed not exempt. Deputy James Geoghegan - To discuss the extension of the red line Luas to Poolbeg. Deputy Marie Sherlock - To discuss the exclusion of mainstream classes in Holy Child pre-school on Seán MacDermott Street, Dublin 1, from special educational needs support. Deputies Donna McGettigan and Mairéad Farrell - To discuss women's safety on university campuses. Deputy Mattie McGrath - To discuss the use of rural hotels for IPAS accommodation. Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss issues relating to water supply in north Kildare. Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss the delivery of stand-alone, modular or temporary wastewater treatment systems for residential developments. Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss the funding crisis at Sacred Heart national school, Killinarden. Deputy Jen Cummins - To discuss the need for pathways to youth work qualifications. The matters raised by Deputies Joe Neville; Gary Gannon; Donna McGettigan and Mairéad Farrell; and Jen Cummins have been selected for discussion.