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Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: The Deputy has two minutes remaining.

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I understand Deputy Mary Upton is sharing her time.

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: Both Deputies have ten minutes.

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am pleased to have this opportunity to contribute. I know the Government must tackle a difficult budgetary situation but its priority must remain to protect frontline health services and meet the health and safety standards for patients. Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has been mentioned in the motion and I would like to cite what Dr. David O'Keeffe, the recently appointed clinical...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (29 Sep 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 1504: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will confirm that the contract documents for a sewerage scheme (details supplied) are with his Department; if he will confirm the cost of these schemes; if approval will be given to Galway County Council to proceed to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33367/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funding in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30809/10]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (8 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the enquiries into vaccine damaged children, in particular children who received the whooping cough vaccine and booster; the number of children involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30810/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Finance if agreement has been reached to transfer a property (details supplied) in County Galway; when this transfer will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29706/10]

Message from Seanad (6 Jul 2010)

Michael Kitt: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a ghabháil roimh an Aire. Cuirim fáilte roimh an seans cúpla rud a rá faoin reachtaíocht seo. Bhí toghchán an údaráis le tarlú sé mhí i ndiadh na toghcháin rialtais áitiúla, ach tá athrú molta sa Bhille seo. Tuigim anois go dtarlóidh an toghchán sa bhliain 2012. Tá an Aire agus an Rialtas ag caint mar gheall ar an straitéis 20 bliain. Bhí...

Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2010)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 Jun 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and thank the Minister for introducing the legislation. He has taken a common sense approach despite having to take the decision quickly because carbon windfall gains only exist up to the end of 2012. There is a short period of use. With regard to the €300 million rebate announced by the ESB which has reduced prices, it is fair to say we had...

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (26 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the level of demand there is for organic food; his views on whether there is potential for this to grow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21852/10]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (26 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the potential he believes there is for the organic farming scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21851/10]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (18 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered tax measures to help charities most in need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20427/10]

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Bill. The nursing profession is, in general, very much in favour of it. Legislation that deals with nurses has been brought before the House before - I refer principally to the Nurses Act, 1985, which dealt with the operation of the Irish Nursing Board, An Bórd Altranais. It is only natural that we should move on in the best interests of the public, and in the interests of...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 May 2010)

Michael Kitt: I am glad that when she was there - as Deputy Connaughton was too - she confirmed that the two consultant appointments to the region would be based on 27 hours in Ballinasloe and ten hours in Galway. That is welcome. I thank Mr. John Hennessy, who came to talk to us about developments at the hospital. Ballinasloe town has a psychiatric hospital, and many of the nurses there are members of...

Child Welfare and Protection Services: Statements (29 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (29 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the basis on which payments under the recently announced grassland sheep scheme will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16773/10]

Written Answers — Sheep Production: Sheep Production (29 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when is the closing date for applications to be made for the new grassland sheep scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16774/10]

Central Bank Reform Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Bill. I would always wish to welcome a new structure in regard to the head of the Central Bank and the head of financial regulation, which this Bill is, and to give them a statutory basis is very welcome. I pay tribute to the contributions of the governor of the Central Bank, Professor Honohan, the Financial Regulator, Mr. Matthew Elderfield, and the chief executive of NAMA,...