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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposal COM (2013) 195: Discussion with Haulage and Transport Associations (6 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I thank our guests for attending. The height restriction of 4.65 m has already been imposed and signs advertising this fact have been erected throughout the city. The authorities in the North and in the UK have a derogation in this regard at present. Are we seeking to obtain a further derogation in respect of the restriction, despite the fact hat it has been imposed? Has the height...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (5 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 748. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action he is taking to crack down on the road based offences which most contribute to accidents involving cyclists. [40903/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Drugs Task Forces Funding (5 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 1175. To ask the Minister for Health the way he intends to distribute cuts to local drug task forces [46664/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Drugs Task Forces Funding (5 Nov 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 1225. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Finglas-Cabra Drug Task Force is the lowest funded of all the LDTF's in the Dublin region; the devastating effects that further cuts will have on its ability to continue delivering services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46868/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Border Region Road Links: Discussion with NRA (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I am looking for clarification. I asked about the N16-A4 Sligo-Belfast road. Did Mr. Barry say the N16 was ready to go?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Border Region Road Links: Discussion with NRA (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: The case is that the other section has been removed from the plan for 2021. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Border Region Road Links: Discussion with NRA (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: That is what was said to me. I was not sure, and I wanted to clarify the situation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Border Region Road Links: Discussion with NRA (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: All right. It is of no concern.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Border Region Road Links: Discussion with NRA (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Mr. Barry and Mr. Nolan for attending. It is disappointing we do not have some Northern representation. I would like to mention some of the issues raised. There have been problems along the A5. We should apply pressure to get them addressed, pending funding becoming available. The Taoiseach said he would start to make money available in 2015 or 2016, so it is very important we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Border Region Road Links: Discussion with NRA (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: There is a bigger problem on the other side.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 189. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way funding will be allocated from the €10 million proposed to deal with pyrite; the number of houses this fund will repair; the way he plans to deal with repair works which will not be covered by this fund; and his views on whether the construction and quarry industry should pay something towards these works....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 249. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to administer warfarin from local health clinics in view of the cost and inconvenience to persons having to travel to and from hospitals [45439/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons who were born in the North of Ireland are now on driving licences being designated as Northern Irish; if he will explain this practice; if he will work to ensure the licensing process respects the divergence of opinion among Irish persons on nationality North and South (details...

Other Questions: NAMA Portfolio Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: That question should have been taken with No. 57, which is exactly the same question.

Other Questions: NAMA Portfolio Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I am doing my best.

Other Questions: NAMA Portfolio Issues (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: We have had several deadlines in terms of housing from NAMA. In 2012 we were told there would be 2,000 and then at the end of 2012 we were told there would probably be 4,000 but as the Minister said, we have only delivered 443. Can the Minister tell me whether some of the houses leased from NAMA will have to be put back into pristine condition and what would be the cost involved in that?...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: It is 23 compared with 400.

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Like most of the so-called reform produced by this Government, the Bill is a missed opportunity to bring about real change to how local authorities operate in order to improve their ability to respond to the needs of their areas. My main focus in this regard is housing. I am tired of reiterating the stark figures around housing demand and the shortfall of supply in this State but it must be...

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: A Cheann Comhairle, can I ask-----

Other Questions: Local Authority Housing Provision (23 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I am only asking why all the questions cannot be taken together. Questions Nos. 8, 10, 15, 28 and 70 should have been taken together.