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

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to contribute briefly on this debate. It is important that changes be made to the way in which we do business. Many calls have been made to make the Dáil more family friendly and these calls relate to sitting times. An attempt should be made to achieve consensus in this regard. We have been talking about it for a long time. When I was first elected to the...

Sports Capital Programme (10 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Neville.

Sports Capital Programme (10 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: I must ask the Deputy to conclude.

Straitéis 20 Bliain Don Ghaeilge: Ráitis (18 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Cuirim fáilte roimh an straitéis seo. Bhí díospóireacht maith againn leis na hAirí, an Teachta Ó Cuív agus an Teachta Pat Carey, ag an gcoiste. Is maith an rud é go bhfuil sé molta go bhfuil gá ann níos mó béime a chur ar an teanga labhartha. Aontaím freisin gur cheart go mbeadh Údarás na Gaeltachta ag plé le cúrsaí pleanála agus tithíochta. Is dóigh liom go bhfuil...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 59: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on biomass as an energy resource; the potential envisaged in achieving Ireland's renewable energy target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44790/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Dec 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the principal features of the second national action plan under the nitrates directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45056/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (1 Dec 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the date until which the recently agreed renewal derogation under the nitrates directive will run; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45055/10]

EU-IMF Programme of Financial Support: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate, which I welcome. I would also welcome the endorsement of the programme by the House, which is important. In my time in the House, I have heard strong criticism of the IMF and I have criticised the organisation, which has always been regarded as the bad wolf. I heard much of the criticism at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on...

Water Utilities: Motion (13 Jan 2011)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Members' debate. I commend the efforts of the county and city councils on the water and road problems during the cold weather we had in December. I commend the work of staff at all hours of the day and night. On the voluntary side, I refer to the group water scheme movement. We sometimes forget about group water schemes. With design,...

Health Care Services: Motion (19 Jan 2011)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Private Members' motion. I am disappointed at the announcement by VHI to raise the cost of its premia from 1 February. These are substantial increases, ranging from 15% in respect of plan A to as high as 45% for plan B Options. I hope the VHI can postpone the premium increases, which will be expensive for the old and infirm. It...

Corporation Tax: Motion (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary.

Corporation Tax: Motion (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Yes. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this motion. Earlier, my party leader clearly affirmed our absolute commitment to the maintenance of our 12.5% rate of corporation tax. I welcome the fact that the programme for Government contains a commitment relating to the retention of this rate. Most parties agree that our rate of corporation tax is essential in the...

Written Answers — Cabinet Committees: Cabinet Committees (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Question 35: To ask the Taoiseach the likely frequency of meetings of the new cabinet committee to coordinate economic affairs. [5377/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Responsibilities: Departmental Responsibilities (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Finance the role to be played by the sectoral policy division of his Department in the development of his budgetary policies. [5376/11]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when sanction will be given for the commencement of the Milltown/Claregalway sewerage scheme, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/11]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the time scale he envisages for action on risk equalisation in the current health insurance market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5375/11]

Written Answers — Constitutional Amendment on Children: Constitutional Amendment on Children (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to have a constitutional referendum on children's rights in October 2011 with the presidential election; if the office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, the office of the Ombudsman for Children and the post of special rapporteur for child protection will be strengthened; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Policy on Volunteering: Policy on Volunteering (22 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if a national policy on volunteering will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5440/11]

Order of Business (23 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: Congratulate him on being elected.

Response to the Aftermath of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Statements (23 Mar 2011)

Michael Kitt: As a Galwayman and as a Deputy from the parish of Caltra, I congratulate Deputy Gilmore on his appointment as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. I thank him for his contribution. The earthquake that struck Japan on 11 March has resulted in the biggest crisis to face the country since the Second World War. I would like to extend my sympathies and those of the Fianna Fáil Party to...