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Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (27 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: First, I thank the Minister for the initiative of bringing in the 9% VAT rate. That reduction in VAT has contributed enormously to tourism. There was much opposition to it and many were sceptical, but it has worked well. There are other initiatives coming along, such as the commemoration of the Battle of Clontarf in 2014 and, of course, the commemoration in Dublin in 2016. Is the...

Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (27 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: It is very relevant to the market.

Other Questions: Rail Network (27 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Work on Reilly's bridge is starting next month and will be completed towards the end of 2014. That is a positive move. However, we will have to consider the bridge further up at Pelletstown, where there is a problem. There is another bottleneck there and the crossing is operated manually. The rail link between Dunboyne and Dublin city centre is working well. It is a pity that line...

Other Questions: Rail Network (27 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I mentioned the line from Navan to Drogheda. Has it been considered? The Minister has said the Department is entering into more PPPs. Is there no possibility in the future of considering some of these vital lines with a view to using PPPs? I am sure the Minister has explored that option, but perhaps we might consider it further. As the economic climate changes, there might be more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update of his discussions with the Chief State Solicitor's Office and of his review of the operation of the 2012 sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30946/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (27 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the limited expansion of the Dublin Bike scheme into the northside of Dublin city in view of the large increase on already existing hubs in the south side. [31029/13]

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I am glad and honoured to speak as a Sinn Féin representative in support of this Bill. I support X case legislation because I trust women. I support it because I feel uncomfortable that I, as man, can sit in judgment on the rights or lack thereof of a woman who is pregnant. I trust women and their doctors to make the best choice for them. I do not fear this. The Bill is by no means...

Topical Issue Debate: Undocumented Irish in the USA (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: There is a buzz about the place.

Topical Issue Debate: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: There are roughly 3,500 people on the housing waiting list that are elderly or have a disability, which is approximately 3.5% of those waiting for social housing in this State. Many people placed on waiting lists will be able to obtain rent allowance. While an offer of unstable housing is no solution and seeks only to perpetuate the poverty trap, it is something at a time when little...

Topical Issue Debate: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I too welcome the additional funding to which the Minister of State referred. It is clear that small but essential adaptations, such as the installation of ramps and hand-rails and the widening of doorways, have been placed on a lower priority list by Dublin City Council. In a number of cases, people are refusing to allow relatives to leave rehabilitation care or hospitals because they...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has held negotiations with the Troika over tracker mortgages; if he is planning any regulatory or legislative changes to allow for borrowers in some circumstances to be moved off tracker mortgages. [31863/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 91. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider legislating to make every company operating here but not tax resident here or in any other country deemed tax resident in Ireland. [31877/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 298. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if students of a school (details supplied) will be moved to their temporary location when the new term starts in September. [31528/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staffing (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way the recent cuts to special needs assistants will affect schools in Ballymun and Finglas, Dublin. [31544/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: After-School Support Services (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 431. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason Ballymun, Dublin, was not chosen as an area in respect of new after-school child care scheme; and if it will be included in future plans. [31542/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 488. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a housing adaption grant in respect of a person (details supplied). [31547/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 497. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce exemptions or waivers from commercial rates for start up businesses. [31522/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 498. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce exemptions or waivers from commercial rates for the arts and culture sector. [31523/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 499. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if new businesses are liable for unpaid commercial rates from previous tenants. [31524/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Commercial Rates Write-Offs (2 Jul 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 500. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to expand the criteria for the writing off of commercial rates. [31525/13]