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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (29 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Dublin Bus Nitelink passengers in the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 respectively; the amount that was made from the Nitelink service in these years; and the number of Nitelink services that ran in each of those years. [4398/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Private Bus Operators Issues (29 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the tendering of 100% of contracts for bus routes in the Waterford city area when other areas are only tendering 10%; if he will provide a breakdown of these routes; and the way they will be decided on. [4530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 264. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to integrate schools (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [3822/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish a non-denominational school in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [3823/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 513. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has supported or ever received a request from Dublin City Council for repairs to a community centre (details supplied) in Dublin 11 where pyrite has been discovered. [3719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Expenditure (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 528. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the €800 million spent on the Ballymun regeneration project to date. [3786/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 537. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to problems at a local authority estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow such as leaking roofs, doors and windows, mildew, mould and damp gathering on the floors, ceilings and walls leading to foul odours, and plumbing issues. [3910/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 538. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the criteria used in awarding the contract for the construction of an estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow or the warnings of consultant engineers that the contractor was unable to complete the project for the cost submitted. [3911/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 539. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will commit to initiating an independent investigation into the construction, design and signing off on a local authority estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of serious concerns over the quality of the design and construction of the houses therein which has led to leaking roofs, doors and windows,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 540. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when an independent survey will take place in respect of an estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [3913/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 541. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his planned course of action after the proposed survey of a local authority estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow takes place; the anticipated time scale for repair work to take place; and the way residents will be rehoused during these works. [3914/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 542. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if repairs to a local authority estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow are not forthcoming, or funding is not available for repairs the plans to re-house the tenants in suitable habitable accommodation until such time as houses are returned to a habitable state. [3915/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: 799. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the problems being faced by many drivers licence applicants due to the limited times at which the Omni Centre National Driver Licensing Service office is willing to process applications (details supplied). [3720/14]

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: The only question I have relates to the fact that there has been considerable damage to many of our tourist facilities. Do we take any money from this budget to address that in any way? If there are only small amounts, are they accessible through this?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: Are there any events relating to the Battle of Clontarf?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: It is the only battle we ever won.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: Does that have to be over a certain level?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: I note the maritime budget is down by 7% but there was a carryover of €4.8 million to bring it back up. While this is welcome, it is a pity that the €4.8 million was not utilised last year to address other shortfall areas such as repairing potholes and so forth. It is important the extra helicopter has been assigned to the service. How are the savings achieved in this area?...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: We know the Minister would not spend money badly.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2014
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (23 Jan 2014)

Dessie Ellis: Is there a provision made for Ireland’s bid for the Rugby World Cup? I welcome the allocation for the sports capital grants. While they are not what they used to be, they are still a significant asset to clubs and helped improve sport.