Results 101-120 of 1,415 for speaker:Tom Kitt

Written Answers — Economic Statistics: Economic Statistics (8 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: Statistics on population and labour force activity components are compiled from the quarterly national household survey. The latest statistics available are for the period June to August 2004 and the distribution of females aged 15 or over by economic activity is outlined below. Persons aged 15 years and over classified by Principal Economic Status1, 2004. Principal Economic Status...

Finance Act 2004: Motion. (15 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to Central Fund) Order 2005, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 9 February, 2005.

Issue of Writ: Kildare North By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk of the Dáil to issue his Writ for the election of a Member to fill the vacancy which has occurred in the membership of the present Dáil, consequent on the resignation of Deputy McCreevy, a Member for the constituency of Kildare North.

Written Answers — Tourism Revenue: Tourism Revenue (15 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: The latest Central Statistics Office figures on expenditure by overseas visitors relate to the period ending 30 September 2004. Estimated number of overseas visits to Ireland and expenditure by overseas visitors to Ireland: 1999-2003. Visits '000 Expenditure €m 1999 6,068 2,280 2000 6,310 2,617 2001 5,990 2,893 2002 6,065 3,045 2003 6,369...

Business of Dáil. (16 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the Dáil of this day, that No. 17(b), statements on the Health (Amendment) No. 2 Bill 2004, on Supplementary Order Paper, shall be taken at 5 p.m. today, and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 7 p.m., and the following arrangements shall apply: (1) the statements of the Tánaiste and...

Written Answers — Employment Levels: Employment Levels (16 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: An estimated 42,800 persons are engaged in cultural employment in Ireland in 2002. Cultural employment covers both cultural occupations, such as librarians, writers, etc., irrespective of the main activity of the employer, and all employment in cultural activities irrespective of the person's occupation, such as artistic, administrative, etc. The estimate is based on an analysis of the...

Membership of Committee: Motion. (17 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Deputy Ollie Wilkinson be discharged from the Select Committee on Enterprise and Small Business and that Deputy Ned O'Keeffe be appointed in substitution for him.

Business of Dáil. (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: It is proposed that notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Dáil shall proceed directly to questions to the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, which shall conclude by 4.15 p.m.

Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Referral to Joint Committee. (22 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann resolve that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001, (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966, (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8 March 2006 be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of...

Údarás na Gaeltachta Elections: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: "That Dáil Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Údarás na Gaeltachta Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2005, copies of which regulations in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on 22 February 2005."

Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Motion. (24 Feb 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001, (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966, (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8th March, 2006.

Prohibition of Ticket Touts Bill 2005: First Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: No.

Leaders' Questions. (9 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: There were other Ministers around.

Leaders' Questions. (9 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: We are having a debate.

Order of Business. (9 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: What is the name of the Bill?

Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann requests the Joint Committee on Health and Children, or a sub-Committee thereof, to consider, including in public session, the Report on Certain Issues of Management and Administration in the Department of Health and Children associated with the practice of charges for persons in long-stay care in Health Board Institutions and related matters, and to report back to...

Statistics on Farming. (22 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: Comparable figures are not available on the numbers of full-time and part-time farmers for the full period from the 1950s to 2004. Up to 1991 the focus was on the land holding, without distinguishing between the holder's full-time or part-time involvement in farming. In 1950, there were 317,900 agricultural holdings of at least one acre. In 1960, the figure was 290,300. By 1970, there were...

Statistics on Farming. (22 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: Obviously, the relevant Minister, in this case the Minister for Agriculture and Food will pass to the Deputy any further information the Deputy requires. In regard to the figures, as I explained in the reply, the modus operandi changed in 1991. I would be pleased to pass to Deputy Sargent any additional information in my possession, such as briefing notes. I have precise figures for all of...

Statistics on Farming. (22 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: I do not have such information in this file. However, if it is available, I will be happy to pass it on to the Deputy. I presume information of that nature is available. I will ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food to take note of the Deputy's comments and the information will be passed on.

Statistics on Farming. (22 Mar 2005)

Tom Kitt: The Deputy is indeed straying into new territory. I am conscious from my involvement in the World Trade Organisation talks, for example, and discussions on the Common Agricultural Policy reforms etc. that a wealth of information is required and must be examined in terms of what happens to these farms. Many of them are changing to alternative usage as a result of the CAP reforms. The Deputy's...