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Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy must conclude.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputies Flanagan, Boyd Barrett, Daly, Wallace and Pringle are sharing time and have two minutes each.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: I call Deputy Jerry Buttimer, who is sharing time with the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and Deputies Joe O'Reilly, Ann Phelan, Jack Wall and Derek Nolan.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Please-----

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy-----

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Order, please.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Deputy Buttimer has the floor.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Please-----

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy has 51 seconds left.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: Please do. I want to call Deputy Buttimer's colleagues.

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: I commend Deputy Kelleher on tabling this motion. It presents a welcome opportunity to discuss a very important issue. The motion is about protecting the rights of older citizens and solidarity between the generations. I do not see any sign of solidarity when the Minister is removing a large number of medical cards, estimated to be 35,000, from people who are over the age of 70 years....

Older Citizens: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: -----and raised the issues of the increase in prescription charges, the loss of medical cards for the over 70s and the abolition of the telephone allowance. These active retirement groups have been having meetings, their members protested outside the House yesterday and they talked about the difficult situations they find themselves in having worked hard all their lives and made great...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: I ask the Deputy to adjourn the debate. He will have three minutes to speak when we resume.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: I regret having to interrupt the Deputy.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: The next speaking slot is shared by Deputies Catherine Murphy and Richard Boyd Barrett. Deputy Murphy has 20 minutes.

Topical Issue Matters (23 Oct 2013)

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 Pat Deering - concerns regarding the location of pylons for EirGrid 25; (2) Deputy Ann Phelan - concerns regarding the location of pylons for EirGrid 25; (3) Deputies Paudie Coffey and Charles Flanagan - the need to...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: The next speaking slot will be shared by Deputies Ross, Boyd Barrett and Wallace who will each have five minutes.

Order of Business (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: My question concerns housing legislation and homelessness. Over the past year, homelessness in Dublin has increased by 88%. The Government's commitment is to end homelessness by 2016. Will there be a particular aspect of housing legislation to deal with the issue? Last weekend, Fr. Peter McVerry spoke of the need to invest in the provision of housing for those who are homeless.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Homelessness Strategy (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: 152. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a progress report on the Government's commitment to ending long-term homelessness by 2016; the framework and funding in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44925/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Eligibility (23 Oct 2013)

Michael Kitt: 82. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the issue of entitlement to tax relief on dental and-or medical expenses on services fully carried out outside the State; if he will confirm this is so; the reason it is allowed, as, in the case of dental services available here, it is putting Irish dentists at risk in their employment; if he will consider changes to same and make a...