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Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (26 Jan 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 493: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will give the date for payment for a bog in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if not, if they can save turf from their bog due to the fact that they have lost five years supply of turf. [3221/10]

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome this debate. The devastation experienced in Galway was similar to that experienced in other parts of the country. I was somewhat surprised to hear Fine Gael propose the establishment of a new State agency given its criticism of the number of State agencies already in existence. We hear much of there being too many quangos. I recently read a newspaper article which stated that...

Severe Weather Emergencies: Motion (Resumed) (27 Jan 2010)

Michael Kitt: It is hypocrisy to criticise local authorities, blame the Government, suggest setting up a new agency and then, as Deputy Ciarán Lynch stated, perhaps privatise water, with which we on this side of the House would not agree. I want to know how, for example, group water schemes would fair under a new State agency. Group water schemes are important to the west. People pay sometimes over...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Feb 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance if legislation is needed to provide a single authority to oversee the management of the River Shannon and its tributaries; the way this new authority will be constituted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7856/10]

Road Traffic Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Bill and thank the Minister for the priority he has given to road safety. This Bill implements many of the measures he has advocated since taking up office. Early January brought particularly dangerous conditions to our roads. We must be particularly aware of vulnerable road users, such as school children and pedestrians. As motorists, we have a collective responsibility to...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Bill. It is regrettable that this common sense legislation was not introduced earlier given the damage that has been done as a result of poor planning. Good planning will provide great benefits for individuals and communities. High quality homes should be built in areas where industry is located and facilities such as shops, health care institutions, schools and public...

Finance Bill 2010: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: We will resume on amendment No. 19. I call on the Minister.

Finance Bill 2010: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 20 and 21 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: Come on now.

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (11 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the new grassland sheep scheme will include both upland and lowland sheep farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11848/10]

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (11 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the supports that he plans putting in place to support the sheep sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11849/10]

Tourism Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Mar 2010)

Michael Kitt: I join colleagues in congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cuffe, on his appointment. As Deputy Kennedy observed, the air travel tax raised €100 million over a ten-month period and is expected to bring in €125 million in a full year. That is a sizeable sum. Other countries in the European Union, namely, the United Kingdom and France, as well as Australia and New Zealand...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (20 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to implement the stroke recommendations of the cardiovascular group; if there has been any response to the Irish Heart Foundation's submission on stroke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14596/10]

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Bill. I would always wish to welcome a new structure in regard to the head of the Central Bank and the head of financial regulation, which this Bill is, and to give them a statutory basis is very welcome. I pay tribute to the contributions of the governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, the Financial Regulator, Mr. Matthew Elderfield, and the chief executive of NAMA,...

Child Welfare and Protection Services: Statements (29 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (29 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the basis on which payments under the recently announced grassland sheep scheme will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16773/10]

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (29 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when is the closing date for applications to be made for the new grassland sheep scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16774/10]

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Bill. The nursing profession is, in general, very much in favour of it. Legislation that deals with nurses has been brought before the House before - I refer principally to the Nurses Act, 1985, which dealt with the operation of the Irish Nursing Board, An Bórd Altranais. It is only natural that we should move on in the best interests of the public, and in the interests of...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am glad that when she was there - as Deputy Connaughton was too - she confirmed that the two consultant appointments to the region would be based on 27 hours in Ballinasloe and ten hours in Galway. That is welcome. I thank Mr. John Hennessy, who came to talk to us about developments at the hospital. Ballinasloe town has a psychiatric hospital, and many of the nurses there are members of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered tax measures to help charities most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20427/10]