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Order of Business (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Robert Dowds. He should please be as brief as possible as there are six more Deputies offering.

Order of Business (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Is legislation promised?

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Is the Bill opposed?

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: In accordance with the order of the Dáil today, the motions will be moved and discussed together but decided separately. I call on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, to move the motion.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Can I have the agreement of the House to allow the Minister more time? Agreed.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: We do not want that.

Estimates for Public Services 2013: Message from Select Committee (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Revises Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2013: Votes 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Topical Issue Matters (19 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 or Members in each case: (1) Deputy Joe McHugh - the challenges facing the small farming sector and the farm assist scheme; (2) Deputy Patrick Nulty - the need to maintain history as a compulsory subject for the junior cycle at second level; (3)...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Tuffy was in possession and is sharing time with Deputy Anne Ferris.

Other Questions: Equine Industry Issues (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: 6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to encourage the slaughter of surplus horses; the way he intends to encourage the slaughter of surplus young horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29376/13]

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I welcome this opportunity to speak. I do not agree that the Seanad cannot be reformed; it is realistic and achievable. I got the impression listening to some Ministers that if we abolish the Seanad and could make a good case for a second House, it would be one way to go. Listening to the debate, I do not think there will be any great heart to have a second Chamber if the Seanad is...

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Joe Higgins who will share time with Deputies Clare Daly, Mick Wallace and Thomas Pringle.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Liam Twomey is sharing time with Deputies Joe McHugh and Paschal Donohoe.

Hundredth Anniversary of 1913 Lock-out: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I must make space now for Deputies Pringle and Higgins.

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Stanley, who is sharing time with Deputy Colreavy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fodder Crisis (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: 60. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total expenditure incurred by his Department on the fodder transport scheme and the emergency assistance issued by the District Veterinary Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29343/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Television Reception (19 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties in re-broadcasting TG4 across the North of Ireland and in particular in parts of the greater Belfast area; if other areas on the island of Ireland are affected with reception of TG4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29529/13]

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: There is one minute for a supplementary question from Deputy McConalogue.

Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2013)

Michael Kitt: Silence please.