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Recent Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: I am glad to have the opportunity to make brief comments on the flood damage and to sympathise with all those, including homeowners, commercial property owners, farmers and business people, who suffered because of the dreadful weather over a number of weeks. My first thoughts are with the people who suffered but we must then think about introducing new legislation to help people. With...

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: The next slot is to be shared by Deputies Breen, Kyne, Fitzpatrick and John Paul Phelan.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Sure.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: The next amendment is in the name of Deputy Mick Wallace. There are quite a number of amendments in his name. As he is not present to discuss amendments No. 12 to 16, inclusive, I have to move on.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 5 to 10, inclusive, in the name of Deputy Wallace, are out of order.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: I ask the Minister of State to move that the debate be adjourned.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: It looks as though it will reconvene after the sos.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: At 2.40 p.m.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: I remind the House that all Members can speak twice on each amendment or group of amendments, but the second contribution shall not exceed two minutes. The Member who moves an amendment retains the right of reply.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: No. I am sorry, but it is not provided for in the order of the House.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Is the Deputy pressing the amendment?

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: The question was: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Yes, amendment No. 2.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: I was asking whether the Deputy was pressing the amendment. The question is turned around to declare that the words proposed to be deleted stand. That is the difference.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 4 and 12 to 16, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Amendment No. 1 in the name of Deputy Mac Lochlainn arises from Committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: Report Stage (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Yes. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, will be discussed together.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (19 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: 117. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be re-considered for a rent allowance for their current accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8446/14]

An Coimisinéir Teanga a Cheapadh: Motion (18 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: Cuirim fáilte roimh an rún seo, go molann Dáil Éireann an tUasal Rónán Ó Domhnaill lena cheapadh ag an Uachtarán mar Choimisinéir Teanga. Tagann Rónán Ó Domhnaill ón gCeathrú Rua i nGaeltacht Chonamara. Mar a dúirt an tAire Stáit, d'oibrigh sé mar iriseoir ar son Nuacht RTÉ agus TG4 i dTeach Laighin le...

Topical Issue Matters (18 Feb 2014)

Michael Kitt: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Peadar Tóibín - the need to include the proposed North-South 400 kV interconnector in the terms of reference of the recently announced commission; (2) Deputy Paudie Coffey - the position on the South East Economic...