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Topical Issue Debate: Book Rental Scheme (17 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing a debate on this issue and I am glad to share time with our spokesperson, Deputy Charlie McConalogue. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, for coming into the Chamber to deal with it. I hope he will look favourably on the issue we are raising. I welcome the launch of the guidelines for developing textbook rental schemes in schools and...

Topical Issue Debate: Book Rental Scheme (17 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I am disappointed that the Department will not allow for the 76% of schools at primary level to get some benefit from the scheme. There should be recognition for the work they have done. At second level, books are more expensive, and the students attending second level need assistance which should come from a school. To be fair to schools, they want to provide that assistance but...

Planning and Development (Transparency and Consumer Confidence) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy will have to conclude as I must call Deputy Broughan who will have five minutes.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The first amendment, in the name of Deputy Willie O'Dea, is out of order.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, and 22 are related and will be discussed together.

Appropriation Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: All Stages (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: In accordance with the Order of the House today, I must put the following question: "That the Bill is hereby read a Second Time; that the amendment set down by the Minister to section 1 is hereby agreed to; that section 1, as amended, and sections 2 to 4, inclusive, are hereby agreed to in Committee; that the amendments set down by the Minister to Schedule 1 are hereby agreed to; that...

Appropriation Bill 2013 [Certified Money Bill]: All Stages (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Bill which is certified to be a money Bill in accordance with Article 22.2 of the Constitution will now be sent to the Seanad.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 5 to 10, inclusive, 13 to 21, inclusive, and 23 to 28, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I ask Deputies to bear in mind that I will be putting the question at 5 p.m.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: We have a long list of amendments which are being discussed together. They are amendments Nos. 5 to 10, inclusive, 13 to 21, inclusive and 23 to 28, inclusive.

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: As it is now 5 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Dáil of this day: "That Fourth Stage is hereby completed and that the Bill is hereby passed."

Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: A message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Planning and Development (Transparency and Consumer Confidence) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Joan Collins is sharing with Deputies Halligan, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and Healy-Rae.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Properties (18 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a club premises on schools grounds (details supplied) was closed in late 2010; if the club will be allowed to re-open; if not, the future plans for these premises as the building is deteriorating, leading to anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54677/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I will call the Minister of State again.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: On Question No. 3, Deputy Clare Daly is not in the Chamber.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Departmental Investigations (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: We now return to Question No. 3.

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I must call the Minister of State to reply. I will call the Deputy again.

Other Questions: Public Transport Issues (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Will the Deputy, please, ask a question?

Other Questions: Public Transport Issues (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: As Deputy Pat Deering is not present, Parliamentary Question No. 11 will not be taken in the House.