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Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I am sure the Tánaiste is aware of the serious problem with regard to the use of rickshaws on our streets. Many operate with no rules, regulations, training or insurance. Some even receive revenue from clients. In reply to a recent parliamentary question, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport acknowledged some form of legislation is required and will be forthcoming. Will the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 460. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA has received legal advice regarding rickshaws that are carrying passengers for hire that are operating without a licence, in some cases without insurance, proper driver vetting or roadworthiness certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33050/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Dr. Kelly for her presentation and her staff for coming before the committee. There are a few things I wish to ask. I notice that An Bord Pleanála generally tries to make a decision on an application in 15 or 16 weeks. The one thing that stood out was the number of wind farm applications that were receiving refusals. I know that may be down to the court case and the court...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: There was an application to a local authority-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Supposedly, it is a case which has been resolved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: In many cases, it goes back to the local authority. Is there scope with An Bord Pleanála to insist on this happening? Does the board just make a decision as happened in the case to which I have referred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: However, people drop their guard once they think a development has been refused permission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I asked about the cost of judicial reviews. If An Bord Pleanála is fast-tracking the process, I assume the judicial review option is still open, even with that fast-tracking process in place. Will Dr. Kelly give us some idea of what that would cost a citizen because it may be the only way to proceed if he or she has an objection of any description?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I assume a judicial review is still part of the new fast-tracking arrangements in the planning for housing and that a person can still take a judicial review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Okay. I just wanted to get that clarification.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to extend pyrite remediation to deal with cases of muscovite mica. [31734/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 439. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a shortage of nurses in the Ballymun health clinic and that recently two nurses resigned due to the stressful work environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31787/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the cost per dwelling for the additional 400 dwellings that have been targeted for pyrite remediation in 2017 through investment of €22 million; and the location of those additional dwellings. [31220/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Public Private Partnerships Cost (20 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 122. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the total cost of the Charlemont Street development where Dublin City Council is engaged in a major private public partnership scheme. [31224/16]

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: As we all know, planning issues have been a huge area of contention and concern for many years. In the eyes of most people, the planning process represented one of the most corrupt areas where politicians and planners had a huge influence over zoning and development. To remind the House and to put in context what the Mahon tribunal meant to people living in my constituency, many working...

Other Questions: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 25. To ask the Minister for Health the funding allocated to the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, in each of the years since its inception; the way the money was spent; the number of surgeries and services that were purchased in each of the years since its inception; the way the funding allocated in budget 2017 to the NTPF will be administered; the surgeries to be prioritised under the...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (18 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: This budget is another missed opportunity to move towards a fairer society. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have colluded in forging this budget between them. It once again represents the failed politics of a failed class and a failed system and one with no vision. It is also a mean budget especially when we consider that politicians will be paid an increase in January which is totally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 86. To ask the Minister for Health the availability of detailed 20 week routine scans for pregnant women per CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30509/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mortgage Resolution Processes (18 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 140. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will intervene and request receivers to agree to cease giving notice to those occupying repossessed properties until a sale is agreed, rather than once it goes on sale as is the common practice. [30550/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Review (18 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the review of the school transport scheme; and if his Department will consider increasing funding to the scheme in line with the recommendation of a charity (details supplied) of €5 million resulting in an abolition of fees for parents. [30586/16]