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Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (28 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 720: To ask the Minister for Health the timetable for the appointment of a new doctor to the spinal unit in Cappagh Hospital, Dublin 11 [11091/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Procedures: Hospital Procedures (28 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 721: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to accommodate persons who were scheduled for appointments in the spinal unit of Cappagh Hospital, Dublin 11, who have had their appointments cancelled due to the resignation of a doctor in that unit. [11095/12]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (23 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the net cost to the Exchequer of pay increments to teaching staff; if he will provide in a tabular format the total incremental amount received by each salary grade and the corresponding grade salary. [10046/12]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (22 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 173: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received an application from Dublin City Council for funding to be provided for the replacement of six houses (details supplied) that had been built with pyrite contaminated materials and are uninhabitable; the status of this application; and when a decision will issue. [10062/12]

Job Creation (22 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Finance with respect to Key Action 12 in the Action Plan for Jobs, the amount of moneys that will be available from the National Pension Reserve Fund to channel through the Strategic Investment Bank for commercial investment; if he has secured agreement from the Troika for this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9968/12]

Dublin Regeneration Project (21 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: On 17 February, the St. Michael's Estate regeneration contract with BAM Contractors was stopped by Dublin City Council. BAM was awarded the contract in late 2010 to construct the first phase of the regeneration of St. Michael's Estate. It is difficult to understand the decision by Dublin City Council to put in place a moratorium due to serious concerns over health and safety. What were the...

Dublin Regeneration Project (21 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It is important that a message goes out that things can be solved. I heard the Minister of State's point that there are some signs that negotiations are taking place. In the event that those negotiations fail, I hope the Minister of State and his Department officials will be available to help in any way. This has been a huge issue for many years in St. Michael's Estate. This is a prime...

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the progress of the A5 Dublin to Derry road. [8606/12]

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: As the Minister is aware, the A5 upgrade is a vital infrastructural project which will link Dublin with Derry. Once completed, the main cities of the country will be linked up. It is disappointing to note funding will be provided in 2015. My Northern colleagues, including Pat Doherty, MP, have fought tooth and nail to secure funding for the project in the North. Why is it necessary to...

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It was negotiated.

Road Network (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: While I understand that funding is tight, the A5 project is of vital importance to the north west. It is the lifeblood of the region and will provide significant benefits, including attracting industry and creating employment both directly on the road project and in ancillary areas. The House discussed the Government's Action Plan on Jobs earlier. The A5 project would create direct and...

Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: The sports capital programme has been the lifeblood for many communities, including Dublin North-West. A huge number of projects have transformed areas throughout the country. In this era, with cutbacks and with clubs struggling with different problems, the sports capital programme was never more needed. The programme will be rolled out up to 2016. Do we know how much will be available...

Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: In the past this became a political football with Ministers in different areas-----

Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: -----and accusations that certain areas fared better because a Minister lived in the area. Can the Minister assure us that this will not happen? It is very unfair if people hear that one area is being looked after better than another area. There needs to be an even playing field.

Olympic Games (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I am glad to hear the Minister of State is proactively dealing with this matter with Tourism Ireland. It is very important because there is huge potential. Ireland is only a plane ride from London. We should be in a position to offer facilities, such as hotels, hostels and other accommodation. The Minister of State mentioned the aquatic centre might be available for certain activities,...

Public Transport (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It is disappointing that in recent months there has been a series of price increases of 6% to 15% across all forms of public transport. I hope we can put pressure on the NTA, Dublin Bus and other companies to stop these increases. The Minister should ensure as far as possible that we do not have further increases. It is evident from the traffic on the road that there has been an increase...

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I was always opposed to the sale of Aer Lingus and the way in which it was sold off. We have a 25% stake but I do not accept that the Government has no influence. The Minister is playing with words given the way the question was put.

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Does the Minister agree with selling off the Heathrow slots? It has also been said that the Dusseldorf slots could be sold off to fund the pension deficit. Will the Minister comment on that because there is a substantial amount of money involved?

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It is part of it and I think it is very relevant.

Aer Lingus (16 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Aer Lingus is a brand name of which we are all proud. It has represented this country for many years.