Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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Before I begin, I welcome to the Public Gallery members of the judiciary from the great state of Illinois. I thank them for their great work and for their presence in our august Chamber. I hope they have an enjoyable visit. Céad míle fáilte. There are a couple of Members of the House they could put on trial for many different misdemeanours. We would look forward to hearing our visitors' verdict on their behaviour.

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

Senator Barry Ward - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the steps being taken to ensure continuity of neonatal care for newborn babies.

Senator Martin Conway - the need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to expand services and build capacity at Ennis Hospital.

Senator Annie Hoey - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on his Department's funding of the role of the safeguarding officer in St. John Ambulance Ireland and whether this funding mechanism will be made available to similar organisations.

The matters raised by the Senators are suitable for discussion and will be taken now.