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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]

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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]

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]

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...

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.

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

Michael Kitt: I wish to share my time with Deputies Seán Power, Conlon, Thomas Byrne, Collins, Mattie McGrath and Kelly.

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...

Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (4 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of demand for organic food and if he believes there is potential for this to grow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40776/10]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (4 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the potential he believes there to be for the organic farming scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/10]

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (3 Nov 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this Bill. This legislation provides for the introduction of a directly elected mayor of Dublin supported by a new, strengthened regional authority of Dublin. We will have a directly elected mayor of Dublin with executive functions by 2011 on the basis of a commitment in the programme for Government. In the Green Paper published in...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I thank Deputy Browne for sharing time. I welcome the opportunity to make a brief contribution to the debate on the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010. The first sentence in the memorandum states that the VEC will get additional powers in the Bill, which I welcome. This is a model of patronage for schools at primary level and its introduction is to be welcomed. Patronage has been debated for...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am very happy to have an opportunity to speak in this Private Members' debate. I, too, am very concerned at the reports of high levels of disconnection of electricity. I saw a figure of 2,500 disconnections and many of them would be in rural areas. I have made a case for many people who have come to me on this issue and I hope that there will be some improvement in the situation. I...

Fuel Poverty: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: Briefly, I would hope that in the budget, which is very relevant to what we are talking about, that scheme will be improved. As well as the fuel allowance, another issue that has been raised often with me is the question of those in receipt of the widow's pension who are under 66 years of age and who do not qualify for those packages. I hope the Minister will address that aspect. I welcome...