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Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: As it is now 3.40 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of this day: "That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed in Committee, the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby...

Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: As Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh is a teller, under Standing Order 69 he is entitled to call a vote through the lobby.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Broughan's amendment is out of order.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Ceann Comhairle ruled that it is not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Broughan's amendment proposes the making of regulations for the periodic inspection of quarries to determine the presence of pyrite and related matters. The ruling is that it is not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: We will come to those.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: I can give the reasons each amendment is out of order but, at present, we are on section 5.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: Two amendments are out of order - those in the names of Deputies Higgins and Broughan, respectively - due to a potential charge on the people.

Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2013)

Michael Kitt: We can discuss the amendment when we come to the section, but if it is ruled out of order by the Ceann Comhairle - Deputy Broughan himself will be aware of the rules under Standing Orders - we do not discuss the amendment at this time.

Message from Seanad (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: Seanad Éireann has passed the Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2013, without amendment.

Topical Issue Matters (15 Jan 2014)

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 Brendan Griffin - the need to guarantee the progression of the Shannon LNG project; (2) Deputy Thomas P. Broughan - the need for a debate in regards to the offshore renewable energy development plan; (3) Deputy Timmy Dooley...

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy should stick to Betting (Amendment) Bill.

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: Deputies Noel Harrington and James Bannon may share time. I call Deputy Harrington.

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Browne, who has just a short time before 7.30 p.m.

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: One and a half minutes.

Private Members' Business - Irish Water: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Keaveney who will be followed by Deputy Ó Cuív, Deputy Niall Collins and myself.

Private Members' Business - Irish Water: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: I commend Deputy Barry Cowen on tabling this motion. People have been taken aback since Mr. John Tierney revealed the cost of setting up Irish Water and the €50 million mentioned in payments to consultants, which is now increasing further to €86 million. I had hoped that the Government and the Minister of State would have upgraded the network and brought it up to a certain...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fallen Animal Collection Scheme (15 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: 680. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there has been a review of the charges for disposal of dead animals; when it was decided to increase the charge by €5 per animal; his views on the implications of the increase in charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1519/14]

Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2014)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Heydon, who is sharing time with Deputies Áine Collins, Connaughton and Lawlor.