Results 221-240 of 1,415 for speaker:Tom Kitt

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (23 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of a proposal for an EU Council framework decision to strengthen the criminal law framework for the enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 22...

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (23 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measures: a proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and the Council...

Defence (Amendment) Act 1993: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence pursuant to section 4 of the Defence (Amendment) Act 1993, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 11 November 2004.

Written Answers — National Household Survey: National Household Survey (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together. The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table. Number of children aged Family type Less than 5 years 5 to 12 years Total aged less than 12 Two parent family Both working 131,537 187,083 318,620 One working 95,638 156,231 251,869 None working 17,904 22,138 40,042...

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (28 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table in regard to the former health board areas. As the three constituent area health boards of the former Eastern Regional Health Authority are not defined in terms of complete electoral divisions, it is not possible to provide separate details for them. The information provided is taken from the 2002 census.

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: proposal for a Council Decision on the exchange of information and co-operation concerning terrorist offences, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Dáil Éireann on 16 June 2005.

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I welcome this debate. I thank the Green Party for allowing us to have the debate. As the House is aware I have been Minister of State with responsibility for ODA twice in my career, in 1993-1994 and in 2002-2004. I am especially pleased to be here in the company of another former Minister of State with responsibility in this area, Deputy O'Donnell and my colleague, the current Minister of...

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The number of marriages registered in 2004 is not yet available. The number of marriages registered in 2003 was 20,302. This equates to 510 marriages per 100,000 population. This figure is subject to revision.

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The most comprehensive details in respect of the numbers of separated and divorced persons comes from the census of population. The results of the 2002 census indicate that there were 99,000 separated persons and a further 35,000 divorced persons in the State on 28 April 2002.

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: The number of private households distinguished in the 1996 census was 1,123,200. The corresponding figure in 2002 was 1,288,000 — an increase of 14.7% over the six years. On the basis of quarterly national household survey figures, it is estimated that the number of private households increased by 7.3% between the second quarter of 2002 and the first quarter of 2005.

Written Answers — National Statistics: National Statistics (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. The estimates of sea fish landings for 1998 to 2003, which are largely based on data supplied by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, are set out in table 1. Tables 2a and 2b show, in addition, the value and volume of aquaculture and inland fisheries, together with the total production. Table 1. Sea fish...

Business of Dáil: Motion. (30 Jun 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of this day, in the event of a Private Notice Question being allowed today, it shall be taken from 4.15 p.m. to 5 p.m. The taking of questions by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall not resume thereafter.

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (1 Jul 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council establishing the European...

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (1 Jul 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and the Council establishing the...

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (1 Jul 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Decision establishing the European Fund for the Integration of...

Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (1 Jul 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of a proposal for an EU Council Framework Decision to strengthen the criminal law framework for the enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 22 June 2005.

Tributes to Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (1 Jul 2005)

Tom Kitt: I thank the Ceann Comhairle, the Clerk of the Dáil and all the staff of the Houses, those on the frontline and those working in offices, who have been so co-operative over this long session. Deputies should take the advice of the Ceann Comhairle and take some time out during the summer recess. We have a busy schedule of committee work in July and September. Last year there were 22 committee...

Business of Dáil. (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of this day, Private Members' business shall be taken now and shall adjourn after 90 minutes.

Written Answers — Industrial Wage: Industrial Wage (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Kitt: The average gross earnings of industrial workers in all industries for March 2005, the latest date for which figures are available, are as follows: average earnings per week —€572.84 — and average earnings per hour —€14.35. The category industrial worker includes operatives, maintenance workers, storekeepers, packers, cleaners, basic supervisory staff and apprentices. Annual mean...

Written Answers — Private Rented Accommodation: Private Rented Accommodation (28 Sep 2005)

Tom Kitt: The most recent information on housing characteristics relates to the April 2002 census of population. Of the 1,279,617 occupied private dwellings distinguished in the 2002 census, 141,459, or 11.1%, were private rented dwellings.