Results 101-120 of 4,612 for speaker:Dessie Ellis

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Dessie Ellis: It is a matter of the price.

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Childcare has become a significant issue for both parents and childcare professional, posing challenges to both groups in terms of cost for parents and proper pay for those working in the childcare sector. The cost of childcare is placing an unbearable burden on many parents. In some cases, it has led to mothers leaving the workforce because of the enormous financial strain on family...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: There will be no guillotine on that one.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: The purpose of the health information Bill 2023 will be to collect and share health information of a patient, ensuring that this information follows the patient throughout their care and treatment. It will also be important in furthering public heath management and clinical research. It has particular importance for patient care. What is the Bill's status? I think the Tánaiste will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: I thank everyone for their input and apologise if I cross over some other members' contributions, which sometimes happens. The national sustainable mobility policy aims to align sustainable mobility with climate change and road safety considerations in a co-ordinated manner. The national sustainable mobility policy oversight group will review, develop and update existing guidelines,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: I am getting very frustrated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Accessibility: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Originally, the NTA had to look for planning. My apologies if I did not make that clear enough, but now it is a kind of foregone conclusion that there is no real way for residents to have an input on that, although it is said they have an input. That should have come under some consultation which occurred in the past, but residents did not even know about it. I believe there is a bit of a...

Reversal of Planned Fuel Price Increases: Motion [Private Members] (26 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: The Government has announced planned increases to fuel prices that will only exacerbate the problems of the already burdened ordinary workers and families across the country. Petrol and diesel prices have been subject to a steady rise since May, but it is the recently announced sharp increases that will have a significant impact on the pockets of the public. The planned increases come at an...

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Scoliosis is a medical condition that can cause significant physical and psychological distress. The history of its treatment in Ireland has been one of limited resources and long waiting lists for surgical interventions. Some children have had to wait many years before receiving the necessary orthopaedic surgery. The delay in treatment has devastating consequences for their overall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: 126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average wait times for driving tests in eight testing centres (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40959/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (26 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in issuing teacher registration numbers across the State (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41259/23]

Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: The cost-of-living crisis has significant implications for all sections of society but disproportionately affects economically disadvantaged individuals and families who are already struggling to make ends meet. Escalating energy and food costs, increased mortgage rates and spiralling rents have contributed significantly to this ongoing crisis. Economically disadvantaged individuals are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the DSG and the NDA for their presentations. They were very enlightening. The delay in the development of the UNCRPD strategy has led to a slowdown in the delivery of improvements for people with disabilities. That is fairly obvious. Ireland ratified the UNCRPD in 2018. There is a commitment to ratify the optional protocol but it is contingent on the State being in a position to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: I know we are talking about public buildings. I assume the intention is that it will eventually have to apply to private buildings but that initially it would be just public buildings.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the guests. Listening to them, I learned about the problems we face regarding the employment of people with disabilities, including self-employment and entrepreneurship. All the challenges faced are massive. Various challenges are faced depending on a person's disability. Ignorance is an awful problem when it comes to dealing with people or Departments. I am very sure a certain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Most people use the partnerships or SOLAS as a way in when starting a business and accessing training. I am just not clear how that ties in.

Housing and Homelessness: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Recent figures have shown a shocking increase in both adult and child homelessness. The figures confirm that homelessness is accelerating at a dramatic pace. These figures do not tell us how many people are couch-surfing or the real number of rough sleepers. The exit of landlords from the rental sector has added to this crisis. Evictions from private rental accommodation have soared since...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Jul 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Local communities, local drug task forces and An Garda Síochána are reporting a huge surge in the use of crack cocaine in communities. Local drug task forces are struggling to deal with this surge and are having to turn people with addictions away from their services due to a lack of funding and a loss of personnel. This crisis in employment in the task forces is because vital...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Disability-proofing is a strategy that ensures the needs of people with a disability are considered and that their needs are included in the development, as well as the delivery, of policies and practices at the earliest possible stage. In the upcoming budget, will the Government ensure that a mechanism is in place to ensure that the Government will disability-proof its budgetary proposals...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: World Health Organization World Report on Hearing: Irish Deaf Society (29 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Dr. Conama for his presentation. In light of the WHO report, how do we fare internationally when it comes to looking after the deaf community, not least when it comes to early interventions? Dr. Conama made clear that early interventions are so important, especially for young people. Is there a grading system for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or otherwise? If so, how does...