Results 61-80 of 1,415 for speaker:Tom Kitt

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

Tom Kitt: I thank the Senators for their contributions to the debate. The Seanad has shown a great understanding of this area with many different views. Road safety is a very high priority for this Government. Achieving a world-class performance in road safety requires a range of effective policies to ensure a safe interaction between the roads, vehicles, drivers and other road users. This Government...

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I am delighted to have this opportunity to discuss the development co-operation objectives of the Irish Presidency. We have had the privilege of leading the EU during an exciting and historic time. The beginning of this month saw the enlargement of the European Union to 25 member states in the largest enlargement process in the Union's history. The Presidency also hopes to reach agreement on...

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I agree totally. We are mainly focused on poorer countries and we will maintain that policy.

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: The Senator's research should have been better.

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I wish I had time to do so.

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: There are two sides to the story. It is very serious.

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I agree with the Senator. It is taxpayers' money.

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I have to attend a committee meeting.

Seanad: Development Co-operation Objectives of Irish Presidency: Statements. (12 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I thank Senators for their contributions. We have already addressed many of the issues raised by Senator Mansergh and it is a pity we do not have time to discuss them further. Ireland has a good reputation in development co-operation and we have acted to the best of our ability during our Presidency. The debate has covered many subjects. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I find I must...

Written Answers — Voluntary Service: Voluntary Service (18 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: The Deputy will be aware that the Government decided in 2002, on foot of a recommendation contained in the report of the Ireland Aid Review Committee, to integrate the Agency for Personal Service Overseas, APSO, into the Department of Foreign Affairs. This decision has been implemented and the functions and responsibilities of the former APSO are now being carried out by Development...

Seanad: Middle East Conflict: Statements. (26 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on this subject. The violence and loss of life in the Middle East have been of major concern to the international community for a number of years past. This region is beset by a number of conflicts and sources of tension. I propose to deal only with the more prominent among those issues. The events of the past few days and weeks have...

Seanad: Middle East Conflict: Statements. (26 May 2004)

Tom Kitt: The European Union has also condemned the assassination of the Chairman of the Iraqi Governing Council. We further condemn the kidnapping and brutal murder of hostages, in particular the appalling and barbaric murder of Mr. Nick Berg. I have also expressed my deep concern at reports that some 40 people were killed by US forces in an incident last week, the circumstances of which have still to...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004: Referral to Joint Committee. (5 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the following order in draft:— Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004, a copy of which order in draft was laid before Dáil Éireann on 22 September 2004, be referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of Reference of that...

Adoptive Leave Act Order: Referral to Joint Committee. (5 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the draft order entitled Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 9 September 2004, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of Reference of that committee, which, not...

Residential Institutions Redress Act Order: Referral to Joint Committee. (5 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approve the following draft order: Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 (Additional Institutions) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 4 October 2004, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Science, in accordance with paragraph (2) of the Orders of Reference of that committee, which, not later than 19...

Business of Dáil. (12 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall proceed directly to questions for answer by the Minister for Defence which shall conclude at 4.15 p.m.

Written Answers — Registration of Deaths: Registration of Deaths (12 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: The following table provides details on the number of deaths registered in 2003 as injury undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted. The classification is in accordance with the International Classification of Diseases Revision 9 — ICD Rev 9. Corresponding information for 2004 will not be available until May 2005. External Cause of Death Males Females Total E980...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the following statement. Estimated number of overseas visits to Ireland, expenditure by overseas visitors to Ireland and average expenditure of overseas visitors to Ireland 1997-2003 Visits Expenditure Average Expenditure 1997 5,164 1,981 384 1998 5,716 2,134 373 1999 6,068 2,280 376 2000 6,310 2,617 415 2001...

Adoptive Leave Order: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approve the Draft Order entitled Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 9 September, 2004.

Residential Institutions Redress Order: Motion. (19 Oct 2004)

Tom Kitt: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Draft Order: Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 (Additional Institutions) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 4 October, 2004.