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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (22 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 350. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total amount of money from the recently announced jobs stimulus capital programme that will be spent on social housing building; the deadline for applications by local authorities for this funding; the dates on whch decisions may be expected on the local authority applications; the date(s) on which the funding will...

Topical Issue Matters: Local Authority Staff Code of Conduct (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the Minister of State for her response. We all await the views of the county manager in respect of the audit. I fear that we have seen more of this activity in other councils. The matter in Louth has been brought to our attention. I am not saying for one minute that what was done was wrong to the extent that there was very serious intent but I fear there could be other cases in...

Topical Issue Matters: Local Authority Staff Code of Conduct (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Over the years we have had many issues with planners and planning. Inquiries and investigations have been carried out and hundreds of millions spent on tribunals with little or no return or convictions. Of course I do not for a moment suggest that the issues I raise are in the same category but, nonetheless, they are serious. This issue has been brought to my attention and that of others,...

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Many of us take for granted the beauty that is the gift of hearing. It is something we rarely consider and something we even curse at times in these days of constant din. Dublin is a noisy city and Leinster House is a noisy place with the constant chatter, the whirr of air vents, the clinking of radiators and so forth. We try to drown much of this out and to ignore the noise of daily...

Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Think of all of those who have emigrated.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 49. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has conducted research assessing the impact of changes to the State pension for future pensioner poverty. [43682/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 51. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will respond to the finding of the KPMG actuarial review of the Social Insurance Fund that as a consequence of changes to eligibility rules for the State pension contributory more persons retiring in 2020 will be entitled to a smaller pension and if she is concerned in view of the role played by social transfer in reducing pensioner poverty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make available a clear, plain English list of new demerits and fixed charges now in place following the passing of the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012. [43926/13]

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: This budget will directly contribute to homelessness. The Minister's recent launching of an initiative to end homelessness was farcical and nothing but a PR stunt. The budget continues the slashing of the housing budget, which has been cut by over €1 billion since 2008. Most spectacularly, it continues the Government's practice of attempting to spin a hit as a gift. This summer,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013: Discussion (16 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: I thank everyone for their presentations. I have read them but I must examine the Bill and take on board some of the suggestions that have been made. I agree with Mr. Reidy's comment on workers having a role on the board because it is important they do so. I am also concerned about how pensions will be transferred and the repercussions. I am not sure what effect the change will have and...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Budget Statement 2014 (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: That is because of emigration.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Budget Statement 2014 (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Write it down.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans for the new building for a school (details supplied); and if he will confirm that building work will commence in 2014. [43126/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 160. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow was refused disability allowance; and if he is entitled to any other payment. [43439/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 237. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the way the new housing assistance payment will work and its role in the overall provision of housing. [43428/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 238. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of the areas in which the new housing assistance payment will be piloted and the dates on which these programmes will commence. [43429/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Assistance Payments Administration (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 239. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the new housing assistance payment scheme will be making use of multiple year leases; if he foresees any problems in sourcing properties which will accept these terms; and the steps he will take to counteract same. [43430/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects Status (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 221. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding Ballymun Shopping Centre, Dublin; and the future plans for its development. [43127/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Illegal Dumping (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 222. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to tackle illegal dumping. [43128/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Dormant Accounts Fund Administration (15 Oct 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 223. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the funding available in 2014 through the dormant account distribution scheme; if applications for funding are being accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43129/13]