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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Current Housing Demand: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: I apologise for being late, as I was chairing the Dáil. Several questions on the number of new builds expected to be delivered up to 2016 under the Part V social housing construction programme arose during Question Time. There was also a suggestion that the figure of 20% would be reconsidered. Will this become a minimum figure, or will it be revised downwards?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Current Housing Demand: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: What is expected to be delivered under Part V before 2016?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Current Housing Demand: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: Is a minimum figure being considered?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pyrite Issues (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: While I will come back to the Deputy, I call the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pyrite Issues (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: That was a very long question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pyrite Issues (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Wallace, in a final supplementary question.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Pyrite Issues (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: The Minister, in a final reply.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: I ask Deputies to keep within the time limits.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: National Debt (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: 180. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline on a schedule the current budget deficit for each year from 1987 to 2013; if he will outline by schedule the Exchequer borrowing requirement from 1984 to 2013; the total capital budget for each year from 1984 to 2013; the debt-GDP ratio for each year from 1984 to 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25898/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Telecommunications Infrastructure (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: 425. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position in relation to the licence-operational authority under which utility companies (details supplied) operate in relation to cabling domestic homes of customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25893/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: 707. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway; if the closure of the service is part of the West North West Hospital Group maternity services review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25877/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: 708. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the document High Level Review of Maternity Services in the West North West Hospital Group what is the anticipated timescale for the implementation of the Maternity Services Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25878/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: 709. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to address the lack of qualified personnel at Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway, or at risk births under the estates and capital programme, which are currently sent to Galway by ambulance accompanied by a midwife. [25879/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (17 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: 710. To ask the Minister for Health in view of approximately 40% of the births at Portiuncula Hospital by mothers from the Midlands Health Service Executive area, and in view of the motorway access to Ballinasloe for the surrounding large catchment area, if the development of Portiuncula Hospital as a centre of maternity excellence will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement...

Topical Issue Debate: Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (12 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Robert Troy wishes to comment on his Topical Issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (12 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (12 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Bill, which Fianna Fáil strongly supports. We need a strong and sound framework to deal with dangerously volatile nuclear material, which is of paramount importance to any state. The legislation also gives us a chance to discuss the broader Government approach to reshaping our public service. Prior to the 2011 election, the public was promised...

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013: Report Stage (12 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, 6 and 7 form a composite proposal and amendment No. 5 is an alternative to amendment No. 4. Therefore, amendments Nos. 2 to 7, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013: Report Stage (12 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 8, 9, 11 to 13, inclusive, 15, 16, 22, 24 to 27, inclusive, and 32 to 39, inclusive, are related technical amendments and will be discussed together.

Message from Select Committee (12 Jun 2014)

Michael Kitt: The Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014 and has made amendments thereto.