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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 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]

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...

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: What about rent control?

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Speaking in this Chamber I said last month that this budget was another missed opportunity to move towards a fairer society. The intervening few weeks have not only reinforced that view, it has become clear. It has become clear that the budget is further enforcing a two-tier system that this Government is implementing across our public services. Jobseeker's payments increase by €5...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Data (15 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of Dublin City Council employees, broken down by department and area; the number of new employees over the past five years, by department; and the number of those who are tradesmen or apprentices, in tabular form. [35118/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister for Justice and Equality has indicated that legislation is required to enhance the powers of seizure of the proceeds of crime and that it is necessary in the fight against crime, in particular, in the fight against the cartels that exist in this country. Earlier, the Minister indicated that the criminal justice Bill is at an advanced stage. Will the Minister indicate whether...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 56. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to expand on affordable and co-op housing schemes such as a scheme (details supplied) which recently committed to provide a fully integrated, mixed income, affordable, co-operative housing. [35464/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (17 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 77. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the working group of officials comprising senior representatives from his Department, local authorities and other relevant actors to bring forward proposals for new urban regeneration measures chaired by a Minister of State (details supplied) have decided on a list of proposals or a course of action for urban...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: No, we did not.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: For many years, methadone has been used on a large scale to help people with serious addiction problems. There seems to be no end in sight to its use. It is very addictive. In other European countries, Suboxone has been introduced as an alternative. It has proven effective and is not as addictive. The problem, however, is that it is expensive. The misuse of drugs (amendment) Bill is...

Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: This country is still in the middle of a housing emergency. Rents and house prices are increasing and we are still talking about issues the Government told us would have been dealt with by now or were in the process of being dealt with. Last June, we discussed this issue when we brought forward our rent certainty Bill. Since then, the Government has done little but spout rhetoric. What...

Secure Rents and Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (1 Dec 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 37. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the number of available inpatient beds has reduced from 12,051 in 2006 to 10,473 in 2015 and 10,629 in 2016 to date; the number of psychiatry and long-term care beds that have been excluded since 2006 to show only acute beds in the 2015 and 2016 figures; the factors that determine the reason an inpatient bed in 2006 is no longer available in 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (1 Dec 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 38. To ask the Minister for Health further to the budget announcement of additional funding being made to the NTPF, the evaluation mechanisms that are in place to ensure value for money in terms of the spend; the evaluation mechanisms that are in place to ensure satisfactory outcomes and number of treatments in accordance with the funding allocation; and if he will make a statement on the...

Topical Issues Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I am raising the need for a primary health care centre in Finglas, especially in north Finglas, and the commitment that was given to locate one in the area. The population of Finglas and Dublin north west is increasing but the north Finglas area also has a higher percentage of older people than the national average, which is why a primary health care centre is essential. The programme...

Topical Issues Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I had hoped the Minister of State would give a much stronger commitment on the provision of a primary care centre in Finglas. While the work to bring two other health care centres in the area up to a better standard has been very welcome, the area is still missing large chunks of health services. The provision of a primary health care centre would solve many of the current problems by...