Results 921-940 of 1,415 for speaker:Tom Kitt

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: This could refer to existing bodies or to newly established ones. It depends on the Deputy's opinion of this motion and the motivation for the Taoiseach of the day in abolishing a body. It is entirely appropriate that a Taoiseach has the right to dissolve a body where circumstances alter its role or agreement to this effect is reached in the context of social partnership. As the bodies will...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: For what?

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: Once the Bill is enacted, the establishment date will be set.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: It will occur within a six month period.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: In discussing the issue earlier I outlined that in the debate on Committee Stage, I gave an undertaking that the Taoiseach would write to the various bodies. I share Deputy Burton's sentiments on the matter. However, this is the only practical way to tackle the issue. I accept that some bodies have unfortunately sent forward male representatives in more cases than they should have. That has...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 18: In page 17, lines 1 to 3, to delete all words from and including "shall" in line 1 down to and including "€3,000" in line 3 and substitute the following: "commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000". This amendment is being made to modernise the language of "guilty of an offence" to "commits an offence" and to update the...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I cannot agree to the amendment as it would alter fundamentally the thrust of the section regarding the involvement of the Minister for Finance. It would, effectively, dilute the role of the Minister for Finance.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 10: In page 10, lines 9 and 10, to delete all words from and including "chairperson" in line 9 down to and including "appointment" in line 10 and substitute the following: "chairman of the Office shall not be less than 2 years and not more than 5 years". The purpose of the amendment is to make the term of office for the chairperson of the office, as defined in section...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 10: In page 10, line 9, to delete "chairman" and insert "chairperson".

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 14: In page 13, line 6, to delete "1963 to 2003". This amendment was proposed on the advice of the Parliamentary Counsel. Following the enactment of the Interpretation Act 2005, it is not necessary to be specific in terms of defining years in the Companies Act.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: The official position is that all the situations in section 18(7)(a) to (h) deal with circumstances that have occurred and are regarded as final solutions. I would not consider that the section needs to be amended in the way proposed. If a matter has not been resolved and an appeal mechanism is still in operation, the matter is not finalised and the section would not come into effect. It is...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: While I agree with the sentiments behind the amendment, as I indicated on Committee Stage the difficulty with the proposal is that it is not practical. I am confident, however, that we can work towards achieving the excellent balance referred to in the Bill. As Deputies will be aware, appointments to a body may not always be at the discretion of the Government because they may be nominated by...

Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: Is it causing the Deputy sleepless nights?

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Order for Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: It is not proposed to amend the Long Title of the Bill as this only details the scope of the Bill. This is on the basis of advice from the Parliamentary Counsel. The Irish title is in the text of the Bill, as suggested on Committee Stage.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 5: In page 6, to delete lines 4 to 7. The amendment to delete these definitions, for example, the definition of functions, is required because the definitions are already contained in the Interpretation Act 2005 and are, therefore, not required in this Bill. This amendment is being made on the advice of the Parliamentary Counsel.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 6: In page 6, to delete lines 21 to 32.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 7: In page 6, lines 35 and 36, to delete "section 7, 17 or 35" and substitute "this Act". This amendment arises from discussions on Committee Stage. Its purpose is to provide for the laying of all draft orders proposed to be made under the Act before each House of the Oireachtas. I undertook on Committee Stage to examine this matter on Report Stage and I am happy to...

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I move amendment No. 8: In page 6, to delete lines 39 to 44.

National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report Stage. (1 Feb 2006)

Tom Kitt: I thank Deputies for their contributions. Like others here I also spent some time on the NESF so I am aware of the background to the various points made and understand where they originate. However, we are dealing specifically with the relationship between the National Economic and Social Council and the Government I cannot agree to the amendment and will explain why, in the hope of achieving...