Results 11,301-11,320 of 11,433 for speaker:Michael Kitt

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Derrybrien Wind Farm. (6 Nov 2003)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House. I have great sympathy for the people of Derrybrien as I said at a public meeting last Monday. This is an environmental disaster. A river has been wiped out and Senator Ulick Burke tells us that 100,000 fish have been killed. The river flows into Lough Cutra which is the basis for the water supply in Gort so it is an issue not only for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Nov 2003)

Michael Kitt: When discussing the liquor licensing laws recently we may have forgotten the effect of the legislation on youth clubs and sports clubs which wish to organise discos and, in particular, the No Name Club, a national body based in Kilkenny, which organises discos where no alcohol is served. It should be possible to allow these discos to continue by closing down a bar where no alcoholic drinks...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements. (5 Nov 2003)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, to the House and thank him for his contribution. I am glad the Minister of State mentioned the levy on plastic bags. It was very successful and the former Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, who introduced it deserves credit. There were many objections at the time and difficulties were put in the way of the levy but it has been a great success...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Swimming Pool Projects. (5 Nov 2003)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue on the Adjournment. The Minister of State will have an interest in Tuam as it was part of his European constituency for a number of years. I am aware that he received representations on the proposed new swimming pool in Tuam. A pool was built there in the early 1970s. Tenders for the development of a new swimming pool in Tuam have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)

Michael Kitt: I support Senator Ulick Burke's request concerning the landslide in Derrybrien, Loughrea. It has the potential to be worse than what happened in Pollatomish, County Mayo. There is great fear, insecurity and anger among the community over the way this has been handled. Not only do I agree with Senator Burke in saying that responsibility should be taken by ESB International, but I also believe...

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements. (4 Nov 2003)

Michael Kitt: I join in welcoming the Minister of State to the House and I compliment him and the Minister, Deputy Cowen, on the work they have done. I especially welcome the announcement by the Government that €3 million in humanitarian and recovery aid is to be given to Iraq. As the Minister of State has said, it is important that this is not being done at the expense of the Government's programme for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the announcement of the provision of additional aid to the people of Iraq by the Government as it is badly needed. However, I am concerned that a number of countries have decided not to provide aid or assistance because they are worried about the lack of governance in Iraq. I hope this issue will be discussed by the EU and the UN. There is an urgent need for assistance and perhaps...

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: I had hoped to speak.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: I thought Senator Mansergh and I might have a few minutes.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: That is very disappointing.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (Resumed). (8 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. When discussing this issue yesterday, I referred to the resignation of Ms Justice Laffoy. I joined the Minister in paying tribute to her for her work and I wished her very well in the future. I welcomed Mr. Seán Ryan, SC, as chairperson designate of the commission. He has gained a wealth of experience from his law practice and also because he...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. - Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements. (7 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: This is a welcome opportunity to discuss an issue that has been to the forefront of people's minds in recent weeks. It is important to remember the comments of the Minister for Social and Family Affairs not only on the Government apology to victims of abuse on behalf of the State but also the need to take positive action to redress the wrongs inflicted in the past. Like other speakers, I...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. - Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (7 Oct 2003)

Michael Kitt: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Michael Kitt: The Minister for Transport, Deputy Séamus Brennan, was in Galway on Monday and announced a rural transport initiative for south-east Galway, the first in the county. He also announced two quality bus corridors in Galway city, which I welcome. I have raised the issue of the railway strategy report previously. If the part of the report dealing with Galway city could be brought forward,...

Seanad: Nuclear Safety: Motion. (2 Jul 2003)

Michael Kitt: I move: That Seanad Éireann commends the Government on the recent developments with regard to Sellafield, in particular the pro-tem order issued by the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague that both Governments must exchange information on nuclear safety, and calls for the case to remain at the Tribunal and to continue to be pressed vigorously by the Government. I welcome the...

Seanad: Nuclear Safety: Motion. (2 Jul 2003)

Michael Kitt: When I opened the debate, the Minister was not present. Therefore, I join other Members in welcoming him to the House. I thank him for his contribution to what has been a fine debate. It is a tribute to him that he not only presented a very clear argument but that the House also accepted the Opposition amendment. I wish him the best in his future endeavours. He has expressed clear concerns...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Michael Kitt: I echo the compliments to the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Agriculture and Food, Deputies Cowen and Walsh, on their performance in the negotiations in which they were involved. I hope that we will have an opportunity to discuss the results of the farm negotiations next week. Whatever about the detail, we can get more information at that stage. We also note that the Minister has obtains...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Michael Kitt: I thank Senator O'Rourke for sharing her time and the Minister of State for coming to the House. Senator Dardis recounted the story former Deputy Des O'Malley told of the number of Deputies who shared an office in his time. I believe my late father shared an office with him and know there was a row as to who was the favourite of the secretary. In the Dáil we have moved on considerably from...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Michael Kitt: I also support the Clerk of the Seanad being represented on the commission. The Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, has been very positive about linking the pay of Members of the Oireachtas to a particular grade. In the past pay increases were announced, announced again when the order went before the House and announced yet again when paid. The public thought Members of the Oireachtas got...