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Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: I ask the Deputy to conclude his remarks.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy is out of time.

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

Topical Issue Matters (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Robert Dowds - the need for the Government to support the plight of Palestinian Arabs who hold Israeli citizenship; (2) Deputy Heather Humphreys - the need to take action to address the increase in livestock theft in the...

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Healy was in possession. He has six minutes remaining.

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Fitzpatrick, who is sharing time with Deputy O'Mahony.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta Issues (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: 39. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén beartas agus cé na pleananna atá ann chun níos mó post a chur ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26107/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Exploring Education and Overcoming Social Disconnection: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Minister for the overview he has given on education. On the proposed four-year primary teacher training course, I have spoken to some students who are looking forward to it. However, this means there will be a gap in a particular year when no students will emerge from the teacher training colleges. If I recall correctly, this happened previously when the teacher training course...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Exploring Education and Overcoming Social Disconnection: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (30 May 2013)

Michael Kitt: While I am on the issue of teachers, the practice of appointing or retaining teachers on the basis of enrolment levels in the previous September has been followed for years. Has the Minister given consideration to it? As members are discussing North-South bodies today, does this happen in the North or in any other European country? Obviously, difficulties arise when enrolment increases in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I will call the Deputy for a supplementary question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I remind Members that one minute is allowed for supplementary questions and replies.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Energy Regulation (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Thank you, Minister.

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call on the Minister to reply. I will then call a number of other Deputies.

Other Questions: Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett who will be followed by Deputy Michael Colreavy.

Topical Issue Matters (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Helen McEntee - the need for the Pyrite Levy Bill to be passed before the summer recess; (2) Deputy Shane Ross - the policy of increasing the pupil-teacher ratio in fee-paying schools; (3) Deputy Catherine Murphy - the...

Message from Seanad (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Seanad Éireann has passed the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013, without amendment.

Message from Select Sub-Committee (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.

Message from Seanad (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Seanad Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice Bill 2013, changed from the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2013, without amendment.

Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. a1 and 15a form a composite proposal and will be discussed together.