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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (23 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated cost of the construction of a road from Woodhazel Terrace to Ballymun via Coultry Road, Dublin 9; and the estimated penalty costs if the contract is cancelled. [45880/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns about the reliability of NCT testing due to the considerable pressure put on inspectors to carry out examinations of vehicles in a shorter time than is possible under normal circumstances; and the measures he intends to take to ensure that all procedures required for proper testing of vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (23 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the estimated cost of the construction of a road from Woodhazel Terrace to Ballymun via Coultry Road, Dublin 9; and the estimated penalty costs if the contract is cancelled. [45880/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns about the reliability of NCT testing due to the considerable pressure put on inspectors to carry out examinations of vehicles in a shorter time than is possible under normal circumstances; and the measures he intends to take to ensure that all procedures required for proper testing of vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns about the reliability of NCT testing due to the considerable pressure put on inspectors to carry out examinations of vehicles in a shorter time than is possible under normal circumstances; and the measures he intends to take to ensure that all procedures required for proper testing of vehicles...

Other Questions: State Airports (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It would get the rendition flights.

Other Questions: State Airports (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the Minister for his response. The steering group is very important, as are the growth incentives and the recent announcement made by the Minister on the five flights between Shannon and Chicago. It shows we can look for new routes and find them. A debt exists and I am not clear on how appointing a new chief executive officer or directorship will deal with it. Will the State take...

Other Questions: Pilot Training Colleges (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: The Irish Aviation Authority, a State organisation, granted the college a licence to operate. The authority was charged with ensuring the company had sufficient resources to provide training safely. The college never had the resources required for students to complete their courses. We now face a debacle in that a large number of people are left stranded abroad with huge debts. They are...

Other Questions: Pilot Training Colleges (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: They were.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Homeless World Cup (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: What about hosting a Homeless World Cup?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Homeless World Cup (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the increase in homelessness and the recent success of the Irish team at the Homeless World Cup, if he will provide funding for this initiative; if he will meet with representatives from the homeless street leagues to discuss the way the various State agencies at national and local level can best support this work; and if he will...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Homeless World Cup (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I also congratulate the Irish Homeless World Cup team, which finished eight - a very creditable performance. There are a number of homeless street leagues in Cork, Galway, Waterford, Portlaoise, Longford, Wexford and Dublin. There is also one in Wheatfield Prison. Approximately 500 people participated in the street leagues and the primary target groups are the homeless, those dependent on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Homeless World Cup (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I agree that significant logistics are involved in organising to bring a team to the Homeless World Cup for which the FAI deserves great praise, as do the organisers and players. Can we look forward to Ireland hosting the Homeless World Cup? Has the Minister of State ever considered such a possibility? It would be well worth considering. It is sad we do not have more televised events like...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It is very disappointing, particularly following the launch of the 80 new buses and a further 60 for the industry, that we are going back to CIE and Dublin Bus to say that assets will have to be sold, whether older buses or otherwise, to make up the shortfall in moneys. There is a need to be more imaginative. Is there any way of addressing the fuel issue and looking at where cheaper fuel...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the provision of public transport and smarter travel options across the State while at the same time reducing the public transport subvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45456/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Public Transport (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I have said many times that we have one of the lowest subventions for public transport in Europe and the Minister has agreed. Even last year, CIE received €316 million and this year the amount is €242 million. Even with the €36 million, it is still only €278 million. If we continue to cut like this, we will hit vital services even more. We have increased fares and...

Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I am very pleased this issue is finally being discussed formally in the Dáil and I welcome the report and the Minister's response. I take this opportunity to give credit to the families affected by pyrite contamination and the Pyrite Action Group, many of whom have taken the time to come here today. These people spearheaded this campaign and have fought their corner with dignity and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the implementation of uniform decals for taxis. [45129/12]

Other Questions: Human Rights Issues (17 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the ongoing threats to trade unionists, civil society leaders, and human rights and defence lawyers, his views regarding the recent 50% cut in the petrol allowance that is given by the Colombian Government in order that trade union and civil society leaders can use protective vehicles. [44811/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Public Service Obligation Bus Contracts: Discussion (17 Oct 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Mr. Murphy for the presentation he made. The contracts are due for renewal in 2014. The big fear is that Bus Éireann would be privatised. I am not clear on the EU directive. Is it telling us that we must go to tender and follow the directive to the letter or could we adopt a different attitude? I seek clarity on the issue. How much does the NTA scrutinise public and...