Results 281-300 of 1,415 for speaker:Tom Kitt

Business of Dáil. (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Dáil shall proceed directly to questions for answer by the Minister for Education and Science which shall conclude at 4.15 p.m. today.

Written Answers — Industrial Earnings: Industrial Earnings (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Estimates of average gross earnings for industrial workers in the industrial sector are only available from 1985 onwards. The industrial sector includes manufacturing industries, mining and quarrying and electricity gas and water. Estimates of average gross earnings for industrial workers in the manufacturing sector are available from 1953. The industrial workers category includes operatives,...

Written Answers — General Register Office: General Register Office (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 to 111, inclusive, together. The following table summarises the numbers of marriages, births and deaths registered in the last ten years. The marriage figures are subject to revision. Year Marriages Registered Births Registered Deaths Registered 1995 15,604 48,530 31,494 1996 16,174 50,390 31,514 1997 15,631 52,311 31,605 1998...

Written Answers — Employment Statistics: Employment Statistics (11 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Labour force indicators such as employment and unemployment are measured by the quarterly national household survey from 1998 onwards and prior to that were measured by the annual labour force survey. The latest figures available are from March to May 2005. The estimated number of persons in employment full-time and part-time from 1995 to 2005 is set out in the following table. Estimated...

Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (19 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann adopts the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Definition of Parliamentary Activities, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 18 October 2005.

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I welcome this debate. As Chief Whip, I have responsibility for the Central Statistics Office and, consequently, am fortunate to be in a position to see the figures as they are compiled. In this case, Members are discussing the quarterly national household survey. While I am disappointed that we have not heard more ideas from the Opposition spokespersons, I make no apologies for making some...

Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: It is not true to say no progress is being made on the spatial strategy. I thought the Opposition would take the opportunity of this debate to come up with some ideas and real policies and cost them as we did when we were in Opposition. It would make for a much better democracy overall and we are ready to take on the Opposition whenever the date for the next election is announced.

Electoral Registration Commissioner Bill 2005: First Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: No.

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill provides for the repeal of 219 Acts that predate the foundation of the State. These are statutes that were enacted before 6 December 1922 that are no longer in force and are considered to be spent, obsolete or no longer of practical utility. It is the result of detailed research on the part of the...

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I thank the Deputy.

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (20 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I thank Deputies for their comments. It has been a constructive debate. I agree with the sentiments expressed that this work is important even though it will not rate headlines in the media. It is important for the law to be updated and that it is accessible. Again, I commend those who have been working diligently behind the scenes. It is important that this work is continued post-1922 as...

Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee. (20 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Finance and Public Service, in accordance with Standing Order 120(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion. (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the resolution of the Dáil of 6 June 2002 setting out the rota in which questions to members of the Government are to be asked, questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Defence, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Education and Science Minister for Finance Minister for...

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: The live register series gives a monthly breakdown of the number of people claiming unemployment assistance, unemployment benefit and other claimants registered with the Department of Social and Family Affairs. Figures are published for each county and local office. The most recent information available is for September 2005. It should be noted that the live register is not a definitive...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following table which is based on the results of the 2002 census of population. The question used in the census was as follows: 11. Can you speak Irish? Answer if aged 3 years or over. 1 Yes 2 No If 'Yes', do you speak Irish? 1 Daily 2 Weekly 3 Less often 4 Never. It is important to bear in...

Written Answers — Population Statistics: Population Statistics (25 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: Population estimates are compiled on an annual basis in respect of mid-April. For census years the relevant census figure is taken. The following table provides population estimates for the past ten years. The figures for 2003 to 2005, inclusive, are preliminary and subject to revision after the publication of the 2006 census totals.

Written Answers — Tourist Numbers: Tourist Numbers (26 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: The household travel survey provides estimates of domestic and foreign tourism by Irish residents. It includes a regional breakdown of domestic tourism by the eight regional authorities, or NUTS 3 regions. Breakdowns at county level are not available. Kerry is included in the south-west region with Cork city and county. The latest figures are for the first quarter of 2005 and are shown in the...

Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Kitt: It will be dealt with early next year.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Tom Kitt: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in the case of the Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005— (a) Report Stage shall be taken on Tuesday, 8 November 2005; and (b) Fifth Stage shall be taken immediately after the conclusion of the proceedings on Report Stage.