Results 4,661-4,680 of 4,706 for speaker:Dessie Ellis

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The Government wants to charge for it.

National Cycle Policy Framework (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Local authorities have made massive improvements to cycle lanes. I am glad to hear the Minister is reviewing the requirement to use cycle lanes, even where they are damaged, which does not make sense. In other countries alternatives are permitted if there is a pot-hole or other damage to cycle lanes. Has the Minister discussed the matter with the sustainable transport unit in his...

National Cycle Policy Framework (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I am happy with the Minister's reply. There are important projects at which we are all looking. One is the cycle path link from Clontarf to East Wall Road. If money is available, we should look at the projects that are considered most urgent and most in need of funding.

Civil Aviation Legislation (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: It is usually the Garda which is left to do the bulk of this work. What do we mean by authorised officers? Would gardaí be the only people who would deal with individuals in airports or on aeroplanes? We hear reports on renditions in Shannon Airport. Has the Minister investigated these claims or received reports on them? We hear repeated denials, but groups such as Shannon Watch,...

Civil Aviation Legislation (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister referred to the issue being a matter for the Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is included here as a reply from the Department of Transport. I ask if the Chair could rule on this question. We seem to get jumped from one Department to another and we do not get a direct answer.

Air Services (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I certainly have concerns about the different issues to do with our airports. Has the expenditure on the airports been reviewed? These services are vital to the well-being of the country and we cannot afford to lose them. I ask the Minister to provide some form of guarantee that we will not lose any more services as such losses would impact upon the areas of job creation and tourism. We...

Public Transport (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: There is no doubt that Dublin Bus has done some significant work. It is one of the least subsidised operators in Europe. I refer to the extent to which the State provides funds for Dublin Bus. I suggest the ongoing review of the bus network in Dublin is designed to lead to cutbacks. That is one of the big problems I have with it. Routes are being amalgamated in a way that does not take...

Road Network (20 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I appreciate and understand the Minister's position. However, we are outlining our concerns regarding what is happening on the motorways and the Minister must take this on board. While the NRA is responsible, we all have experience of travelling on motorways where there is no place to set down and the driver must either go off the motorway despite being in between locations. The issue of...

Energy Resources: Motion (19 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Last February there was an energy action conference on fuel poverty. A speaker from Age Action noted that inability to pay for home heating might contribute to approximately 2,000 winter deaths in the State each year. Older people are more likely to be affected and are generally at higher risk of fuel poverty. Increasing numbers are falling into arrears on their utility bills and hundreds...

Written Answers — Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta: Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs an bhfuil sé i gceist aici fiosrúchán a dhéanamh maidir leis an aighneas atá ag dul ar aghaidh faoi láthair i Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta. [7967/11]

Written Answers — Coláistí Samhraidh: Coláistí Samhraidh (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs cén plean atá ag an rialtas chun na ciorruithe a chuir an rialtas deireanach i bhfeidhm ar na Coláistí Samhraidh, a aisiompú. [7966/11]

National Substance Misuse Strategy (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I have not had a chance previously to wish the Minister well in her job. She referred to the National Substance Misuse Strategy 2009-16 on which the steering group is working. Much work has been done across communities with drugs task forces. I have been a member of the Finglas-Cabra Local Drug Task Force and the Ballymun Local Drug Task Force for 11 years. They have made a significant...

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: It is a learning curve for some of us. The programme for Government refers to cutbacks in capital programmes. Some of the capital programmes, including metro north-----

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Will the Tánaiste outline if there are any future plans to cut capital programmes?

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Will there be legislation or anything brought forward in that regard?

Order of Business (14 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I am asking about proposed legislation.

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Mar a dúirt mé cheana, tá Sinn Féin i bhfábhar an Bhille seo, atá lán de chiall. As I stated on Second Stage, Sinn Féin welcomes this legislation. However, I reiterate some of the concerns we outlined previously, as there has been no movement by the Government on these issues, although I welcome some of the comments made by the Minister. I take the opportunity to commend the Road...

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I understand.

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I reiterate what Deputy Ó Snodaigh said about people who are seriously injured following an accident. We must legislate carefully to deal with individuals in these situations. It is not easy if one is forced to take samples from someone who is unconscious and has not given consent. There may be a means to have someone present, a doctor or some other person. It is important that we look...

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I welcome the fact that the amendments are being withdrawn. We need to move ahead and not delay. This Bill is very important. I have always had serious problems with the idea of people leaving the scene of an accident. There may be various reasons for doing so and imposing these major penalties is a dangerous way to go. This proposal puts heavy jail sentences on people and I would be...