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Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The WHO has made it clear that the second most significant environmental cause of ill health is noise levels. It also says that there are 10,000 cases of premature deaths in Europe as a result and almost 20 million adults are affected. It also says that 8 million people suffer sleep disturbance. That, in itself, tells us the seriousness of the problem in dealing with noise. I am not...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Legislation is needed to deal with the illegal use of quad bikes and scramblers on streets and in parks. An Oireachtas committee was set up to address the issue and to make recommendations. This issue has been constantly raised at joint policing committees and in safety forum meetings that I attend. It is clear that it is an issue of significant concern to local communities. It is also...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Did the Taoiseach discuss at all with Prime Minister May holding a referendum on Irish unity? It is part of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I am asking the Taoiseach whether he discussed the matter with the British Prime Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Will the Taoiseach answer that question?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: It is a simple question. Other countries are asking about a referendum on Irish unity. He should do so.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: It is a bit ridiculous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: That is something the Taoiseach should be pressing.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: He already made his opinion known on that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: This afternoon the British Prime Minister is due to update the Westminster Parliament on the state of Brexit talks. She is supposedly going to tell MPs to hold tough. It is vital that the Taoiseach stands firm in the face of this last-ditch attempt by the British Government to renegotiate the backstop. It is our only insurance policy to prevent a hard border on this island and it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The Taoiseach should not blame others.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, is a member of the Independent Alliance. Many of our citizens, unfortunately, had to emigrate to secure employment or better wages, nurses being a typical example. Emigrants with particular skill sets are being encouraged to return home, and rightly so. However, on their return they face considerable obstacles settling back into...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Notwithstanding the very good work being undertaken as part of the north east inner city initiative, there are big problems in the north east inner city as we all know, similar to the issues in my area that need to be addressed. There has been a big increase in illegal dumping in the area since the disastrous privatisation of bin collections. Antisocial behaviour is on the rise and gangs...

Nurses and Midwives Industrial Action: Statements (7 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom tacaíocht a thabhairt do na haltraí ar fud na tíre agus i mo cheantar féin. Seasaim leo. Nursing is a vocation. It takes a special person to work in the medical profession. Unless a person has walked in their shoes, he or she can never truly understand or appreciate the dedication, hard work and humanity of those who work in the nursing...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I welcome the motion put forward by the Labour Party. I agree with the sentiments expressed, the motion and the proposals. I cannot emphasise enough how much I agree with the motion when it says "it is the first duty of Government to provide for the wellbeing, education and development of children". I am at a loss, however, as to why the Labour Party did not come to the same conclusions...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The policies and cuts the Labour Party implemented when it was in government crushed the dreams, hopes and ambitions of a generation of young people. Is Labour being wilfully ignorant about how its devastating cuts and policies when in government resulted in a lost generation? It is all very well to get hot and bothered now that it is in opposition, but it had the chance when it was in...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Bravely, when in government, Labour cut the back to school clothing and footwear allowance, reduced the duration of jobseeker's benefit-----

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Labour cut child benefit, doubled student fees, cut the fuel allowance, cut rent allowance-----

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: -----cut the invalidity pension, axed the bereavement grant, took medical cards off the sick, the elderly and the terminally ill, cut the one-parent family benefit for children over the age of seven, cut the clothing and footwear allowance and cut the carer's allowance. The full list of cuts the Labour Party made while in government is too long to outline in the short time I have. By any...

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I was speaking true words.