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Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (26 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of demand there is for organic food; his views on whether there is potential for this to grow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21852/10]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (26 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the potential he believes there is for the organic farming scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21851/10]

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and thank the Minister for introducing the legislation. He has taken a common sense approach despite having to take the decision quickly because carbon windfall gains only exist up to the end of 2012. There is a short period of use. With regard to the €300 million rebate announced by the ESB which has reduced prices, it is fair to say we had...

Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2010)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Message from Seanad (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a ghabháil roimh an Aire. Cuirim fáilte roimh an seans cúpla rud a rá faoin reachtaíocht seo. Bhí toghchán an údaráis le tarlú sé mhí i ndiadh na toghcháin rialtais áitiúla, ach tá athrú molta sa Bhille seo. Tuigim anois go dtarlóidh an toghchán sa bhliain 2012. Tá an Aire agus an Rialtas ag caint mar gheall ar an straitéis 20 bliain. Bhí...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if agreement has been reached to transfer a property (details supplied) in County Galway; when this transfer will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funding in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30809/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the enquiries into vaccine damaged children, in particular children who received the whooping cough vaccine and booster; the number of children involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30810/10]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Sep 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 1504: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the contract documents for a sewerage scheme (details supplied) are with his Department; if he will confirm the cost of these schemes; if approval will be given to Galway County Council to proceed to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33367/10]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am pleased to have this opportunity to contribute. I know the Government must tackle a difficult budgetary situation but its priority must remain to protect frontline health services and meet the health and safety standards for patients. Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has been mentioned in the motion and I would like to cite what Dr. David O'Keeffe, the recently appointed clinical...

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy has two minutes remaining.

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I understand Deputy Mary Upton is sharing her time.

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: Both Deputies have ten minutes.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I thank Deputy Browne for sharing time. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to the debate on the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010. The first sentence in the memorandum states that the VEC will get additional powers in the Bill, which I welcome. This is a model of patronage for schools at primary level and its introduction is to be welcomed. Patronage has been debated for...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am very happy to have an opportunity to speak in this Private Members' debate. I, too, am very concerned at the reports of high levels of disconnection of electricity. I saw a figure of 2,500 disconnections and many of them would be in rural areas. I have made a case for many people who have come to me on this issue and I hope that there will be some improvement in the situation. I...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: Briefly, I would hope that in the budget, which is very relevant to what we are talking about, that scheme will be improved. As well as the fuel allowance, another issue that has been raised often with me is the question of those in receipt of the widow's pension who are under 66 years of age and who do not qualify for those packages. I hope the Minister will address that aspect. I welcome...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. This legislation provides for the introduction of a directly elected mayor of Dublin supported by a new, strengthened regional authority of Dublin. We will have a directly elected mayor of Dublin with executive functions by 2011 on the basis of a commitment in the programme for Government. In the Green Paper published in...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (4 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of demand for organic food and if he believes there is potential for this to grow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40776/10]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (4 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the potential he believes there to be for the organic farming scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/10]

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (Resumed) (10 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: I wish to share my time with Deputies Seán Power, Conlon, Thomas Byrne, Collins, Mattie McGrath and Kelly.