Results 321-340 of 4,698 for speaker:Dessie Ellis

Private Rented Accommodation (18 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I raised the matter of Balgaddy estate last week and the issues that have arisen in that estate. They are not unusual in that such issues have arisen in Ballymun where shoddy work has been done in recent years and builders built developments with practically no regulations in place. We are now experiencing such problems across this city and the country. Something needs to be done to sort...

Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The problem posed by distressed mortgages cannot be overplayed. It is one of the biggest challenges facing the Government and the solution is neither easy nor simple. As someone who, in common with most Members, is deeply troubled by the problems facing thousands of people in this State, I must consider the Bill before the House and judge it on its own merits. That said, it is difficult to...

Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: We might then be in a much better position than that in which we now find ourselves, on the day Members are debating the utterly unhelpful Keane report, which gives people no hope for the present. It is important to recognise these facts and that Fianna Fáil is not allowed to forget its culpability and inaction. I strongly believe that unless its members were reminded of this fact, this...

Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I would be lying to the House if I stated that the failure of the Keane report on mortgage arrears to provide real solutions for those with distressed mortgages was surprising. It would be naive to expect anything more from this Government and a collection of civil servants and bankers. Nevertheless, many families will be disappointed that the Government they voted into power in desperation...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will make funding available to complete the constraints study for a new road at Kilkelly, County Mayo, and a motorway from Achrony in County Sligo to Knock in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29757/11]

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (18 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the time allotted to testing cars at national car test centres in recent weeks has been reduced by the company from 35 minutes per car to less than 20 minutes per car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29758/11]

Leaders' Questions (19 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: It was a scurrilous remark.

Building Regulations (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 5: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the action he will take to support the residents of Priory Hall, Donaghmede, Dublin, who have had to evacuate their homes due to the totally inadequate fire safety and bad construction; if he will carry out an urgent review and reform of building and fire regulations and inspection regimes, ending self...

Building Regulations (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I acknowledge the presence of two of the Priory Hall residents in the Visitors Gallery. Last week they were made refugees in their own country because of the unscrupulous and disgraceful developers, Coalport, and totally inadequate planning laws. Has the Minister met the Dublin City Council manager or the city housing manager to address the housing needs of these residents? I understand...

Building Regulations (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister stated there is a robust system in place. It is my experience that this system is paper-driven rather than being based on inspections. The position is similar in respect of many local authorities. There are many problems with housing schemes and developments throughout the country. This is true of the area in which I live, north-west Dublin, where the system relating to the...

Social and Affordable Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I have heard the Minister's comments on his plans for any properties we get from NAMA in this regard but many people expect much from the NAMA properties. Addressing the social housing issue is a priority for me and my constituents. The social end to which the Minister referred goes to voluntary housing rather than social housing, which is one of the problems I have with the Minister's...

Waste Disposal (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: This is an important issue raised by Deputy Wallace, who made some very good points. This does not just happen in country areas. We have had experience in the Ballymun regeneration project where steel doors worth thousands of euros were stolen and the city council lost a fortune as a result. A sculpture, "The Bronze Lady" has also been removed from the Moate roadside. St. Kevin's Church...

Waste Disposal (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Yes.

Written Answers — Sheltered Housing: Sheltered Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 25: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to expand sheltered housing provisions in each local authority. [30405/11]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 39: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the action he will take to ensure that the 18,638 completed houses that remain vacant are used to house persons as soon as possible. [30399/11]

Written Answers — Crime Strategy: Crime Strategy (25 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the formulation of a new State anti-crime strategy; the timeline and any possible initiatives to be contained within; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31231/11]

Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (25 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the review of joint policing committees; when this will be finalised and any findings thus far; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31230/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures she is undertaking to ensure she can afford to pay the State pension. [30823/11]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the measures she is undertaking to ensure she can afford to pay the State pension into the future. [31015/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will guarantee that rates of rent supplement will be safeguarded at their current level. [30402/11]