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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Status (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 478. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the development plans for the main town centre in Ballymun, Dublin. [50641/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 479. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the funds that will be made available to the social regeneration fund after Ballymun Regeneration Limited is wound down. [50642/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 482. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department investigates the salary scales in housing bodies and charities before awarding them public funds; and if there are any criteria in terms of wage caps which are expected or required. [50697/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 686. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of full-time service bus drivers in Bus Éireann. [50620/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 687. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of managers of all grades there are in Bus Éireann; if he will provide a breakdown of numbers of manager per grade. [50621/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 694. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a recommendation has not been put in place arising from the Labour Relations Commission of 16 May 2013 on proposals to resolve the dispute at Bus Éireann which included a joint initiative to maximise operational effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50628/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 695. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to working with Bus Éireann to implement the joint initiative to maximise operational effectiveness as proposed by the Labour Relations Commission. [50657/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 688. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects a reduction in driver staff levels if the proposed National Transport Authority plans of 10% of routes transferring to private operators goes ahead. [50622/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 689. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects a reduction of management personnel if the National Transport Authority's proposed 10% reduction of Bus Éireann routes goes ahead. [50623/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 690. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he expects any staff in Bus Éireann or Dublin Bus to be transferred under TUPE if the National Transport Authority's proposed 10% reduction of Bus Éireann routes goes ahead; and if they will be able to return to their former positions should contracts be withdrawn. [50624/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 691. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that as stakeholders in this process that the Bus Éireann drivers' views and concerns should be considered during any proposed process by the National Transport Authority either at present and into the future relating to the company. [50625/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 692. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the National Transport Authority has not met with either the Bus Éireann drivers or their union representatives; and if he will use his position to arrange such a meeting at the earliest opportunity. [50626/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (26 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 693. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether Bus Éireann has met all the targets and requirements, consistently achieving 95% to 98% of target levels, as set down by the National Transport Authority, in its quarterly reports. [50627/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: A few points have yet to be answered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I did not hear anyone state anything about an environmental impact statement. Perhaps someone can speak about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EirGrid Grid25 Project: Discussion (20 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I thank all the groups for their input into what has been a worthwhile exercise. I represent Dublin North West where we have had to deal with issues relating to mobile phone masts. Over the years rules were laid down regarding their proximity to schools, etc. I have also dealt with individual cases of pylons on estates and so on. In some cases, there was arcing and noise from the pylons,...

Youth Employment: Motion [Private Members] (19 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Some say we have a problem with unemployment in this country. In reality, we have a jobs and training crisis, a crisis which, since 2011, has resulted in approximately 150,000 young people in their 20s leaving Ireland for a decent job, a decent wage and a decent life somewhere else. They seek these needs as they are the right of everyone and are the most basic goals that we all strive to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (19 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 157. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in granting tax exemption in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [49134/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (19 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 725. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the removal of the service by Bus Éireann to the town of Clogheen, County Tipperary; if an impact assessment was carried out to gauge the effect of this on the local community particularly older residents; and if any future service for the area is planned. [48858/13]

Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Alcohol is being delivered to homes and premises across the country, and money is being exchanged on the spot and at the doors. We are told that money or credit cards can only be accepted on a licensed premises. When will the sale of alcohol Bill be published, which will deal with the sale and consumption of alcohol? Can the Tánaiste also clarify that this practice is breaking the...