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Implementing the National Drugs Strategy: Statements (28 Jun 2018)

Dessie Ellis: The national drugs strategy document, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is another fine document among many dealing with a substance misuse problem that has, unfortunately, been part of the fabric of our society for a number of generations. Drug addiction has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people across the country and has affected society at every level. No one, no social group...

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: The Tánaiste said there was no evidence earlier.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: He is contradicting himself.

Leaders' Questions (3 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: The Tánaiste is draining us.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (10 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 217. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the availability of non-religious schools in Dublin 9; the capacity and availability in such schools for those that wish to send their children to non-religious schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30396/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Applications (10 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 218. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30398/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: DEIS Review (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 192. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration is being given to the creation of a DEIS+ band within the national DEIS programme to take account of the special requirements and unique complexities for certain schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32302/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Crime (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 228. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of moneys and assets seized as a result of drug related crime in each of the years 2012 to 2017 and to date in 2018; the amount from these seizures that was given over to community projects and similar in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31724/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Disputes (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 295. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing dispute between a company and union (details supplied) over the work contracts for pre-1996 workers; if her attention has been further drawn to reports that the company is continuing to refuse to engage with the union in constructive dialogue regarding the work and pay conditions of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 351. To ask the Minister for Health to set out the number of medical detoxification beds for adults and adolescents, respectively; the location of each; the cost per annum of a medical detoxification bed for adults and adolescents, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31725/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 352. To ask the Minister for Health to set out the number of community-based residential detoxification beds for adults and adolescents, respectively; the location of each; the cost per annum for a community based residential detoxification bed for adults and adolescents, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31726/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 523. To ask the Minister for Health the reason home care packages for the terminally ill are no longer funded separately and are being included in the funding for all home care packages; the number of hours allocated to each home care package in area 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32376/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 623. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to facilitate online applications for a driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31728/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Data (12 Jul 2018)

Dessie Ellis: 696. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average cost of a community employment scheme employee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31727/18]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2018)

Dessie Ellis: The Taoiseach should look at the money they are making.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Sep 2018)

Dessie Ellis: It goes both ways.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Sep 2018)

Dessie Ellis: I have said in the House a number of times that there is a very serious public safety issue with the use of rickshaws as a form of public transport in Dublin and elsewhere. I have also asked for their regulation and at one point the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, even suggested their possible prohibition. He has since indicated that he has received legal advice from...

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Dessie Ellis: Fianna Fáil started the process of privatisation.

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Dessie Ellis: The use of public transport has been growing and has substantially increased. Existing routes in Ballymun, Santry, Whitehall, Glasnevin and Finglas were hard fought for by residents and are now under threat. Transport services should serve all the community, particularly those on disability payments, the elderly and the most vulnerable. Some of the major concerns I have are that it appears...

BusConnects: Motion [Private Members] (19 Sep 2018)

Dessie Ellis: Our amendment proposing that the revised plans should come before the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport for examination by residents and representatives of different transport groups is a fair one and should be considered. It would give people an opportunity to raise their concerns.