Results 11,101-11,120 of 11,433 for speaker:Michael Kitt

Seanad: Nuclear Plants: Motion. (25 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I move: That Seanad Éireann: —maintains that Sellafield remains the single most serious hazard to Ireland's environment; —believes Sellafield should be closed in view of the pollution, poor safety record and devastating impact that a serious accident or terrorist attack could have on all aspects of life in Ireland; —notes the strong commitment in the programme for Government which...

Seanad: Nuclear Plants: Motion. (25 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: Well done.

Seanad: Nuclear Plants: Motion. (25 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: Senator Ross is affected by the radioactivity we have been discussing.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I am sorry I am not a little taller, as then I could be called a "lanky lúdramán". This is an important issue. The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs should be asked to come to the House to discuss the new placenames regulations which have been introduced. We are supposed to have a bilingual policy in respect of placenames, but I do not think that is the case at present. I...

Seanad: Constitution for Europe: Statements. (18 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the MEPs and thank the Leader for allowing this debate. Like other speakers, I commend the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs which gives clear, comprehensive and positive information on the constitution. A good deal of commentary tends to focus on what is not in the constitution. For example, we are frequently reminded that there will be no EU army and no conscription....

Seanad: Rail Services. (17 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, for coming to the House and for his interest in the western rail corridor. As the Minister of State is aware, the western rail corridor was closed down in 1975, more than 30 years ago. Sadly, successive Governments have not reopened any part of this line. I was very happy to be nominated to a western inter-county railway committee in 1979, 26...

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: Amendments Nos. 15 and 16 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I am delighted to welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, back to this House. We have resumed debate on the draft guidelines for planning authorities which were published in March 2004. The Minister has clearly explained that he favours these reasonable proposals on suitable sites for persons who are part of or contribute to rural communities. We...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I am glad Senator O'Toole raised the issue of the McCann report, which is due to be published this weekend. I welcome the Minister of Transport's visit to Castlebar and Tuam tomorrow to discuss the issue further and, hopefully, to give his approval for the opening of the western rail corridor. I refer to the "Prime Time" report on planning and the need for a register, which was mentioned on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 May 2005)

Michael Kitt: I join the call for debate on Iraq, not just on suicide bombings and killings but also on the provision of basic supplies such as water, sewerage, health and education, as all are affected by the terrible events there. I join Senators' calls for an all-party motion on the eminent doctor from Sudan. It is very sad that a person who advocates human rights is not allowed to travel for an award....

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: I support the call by Senator Brian Hayes to ensure a driver is available to the State Pathologist at all times. A total of €45 million was spent last year on the out-of-hours doctor service, which includes the provision of drivers for every doctor and new vehicles. Given that this service is available for doctors visiting sick people, a similar service should be available for the State...

Seanad: State Airports: Motion. (20 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Minister of State. I am glad to speak on this motion. Unlike other speakers, I am not hung up on ideology, although I think everybody has to say that, nor am I concerned about ownership. However, it is important there are improvements at Dublin Airport, to which this motion mostly relates. I do not like the word "terminal" but I suppose it is the only one we can use to describe...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme. (19 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: We must proceed to the next matter. I call Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (19 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: Due to a printing error, an asterisk appears before this amendment but it is not a Government amendment. Senator Tuffy's name was also omitted in error.

Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (19 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter and the Minister of State for coming to the House. The town of Glenamaddy is famous in song and story. The song was called Four Roads to Glenamaddy. I am raising the matter of the sewerage scheme for the town, which was included in the water and sewerage programme for 2004-06. Galway County Council has given priority to the scheme. While...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: I wish to raise an issue which is not an election one as yet.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: It was raised by Comhlámh last week when it had what it called a "lotto lunch" at which some Members of the Oireachtas got very good meals while most others got slim pickings. Comhlámh requested a debate in both Houses on the question of food aid and trade. Now that discussions have taken place at international level, I hope the Minister for Foreign Affairs or the Minister of State will...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services. (14 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, for coming to the House for this debate. I was very disappointed to learn that Tuam was not included for high-grade broadband and the town was certainly on the list as far back as March 2002, three years ago, when Senator O'Rourke was Minister for Public Enterprise. Tuam, after...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: I join in the call for a debate on the health service. Senator Brian Hayes made an important point about out-of-hours doctors' services. It appears that there are two levels of out-of-hours service, one after 6 p.m. and another after 12 midnight until 8 a.m. There is a need to discuss the point of contact with the out-of-hours service and the large areas in rural Ireland that a small number...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Kitt: That is not true about the Galway meeting.