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Topical Issue Debate: Marine Safety (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Coastal communities have suffered more than most in recent years. We should follow the example of Iceland where, owing to the high safety standards employed, there are almost no fatalities at sea. In 2011, in this country there were 13 accidents involving vessels at sea. Six of these involved fishing vessels, three of which sank, resulting in five fatalities. Some 108 people died at sea...

Topical Issue Debate: Marine Safety (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: On 12 June, the bodies of brothers, Shane, Kenny and Paul Bolger, were recovered from the water near Tramore. These experienced fishermen were well known throughout the area and they were well liked. They lost their lives in the same way too many people have lost their lives in the past few years. Working at sea is not the safest job and it never will be. There will always be harsh...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: The amount for maritime transport and safety has increased considerably, by at least €30,000, and it is badly needed. A number of accidents have occurred off the coast and three fishermen drowned recently. The Minister has indicated he will make an announcement in July with regard to personal beacons which can be traced in the water. Has the cost of these beacons been factored in?...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: If advertising by alcohol companies is banned, will it put added pressure on the Department to meet the shortfall? Various sports bodies receive substantial funding for programmes they have put in place. Has this been considered with regard to the Estimates?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Will the Minister of State rob the Department of Health?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Will the additional €50 million for regional and local roads go towards fixing potholes or is it just the maintenance of those roads?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: From where was the €50 million identified, because it is a substantial amount?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: The total provisional outturn for 2012 was €27.923 million, while the overall estimate for 2013 is €30.105 million. Will the Minister of State outline the reason for this increase? Will the Minister of State fill us in on why there is an increase this year? The non-pay administration figure referred to by the previous Deputy goes from €796,000 up to €876,000....

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (Revised) (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: There is a significant reduction in the expenses figure for the Road Safety Authority. I realise there has been a considerable drop in road deaths but why are we reducing that figure if we want to maintain the progress we have made? It is a substantial amount. The public service provision payment has been reduced considerably by approximately €50 million or €60 million. If...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 108. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the proposed replacement of the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant; the way recipients will be affected when current payments are scheduled to cease; if the review group has reported and the recommendations of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30399/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 127. To ask the Minister for Health the mental health services in the Health Service Executive Dublin North East area for 16-18 year olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30398/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 420. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when refurbishment is expected to start on the senior citizens complex in Ballygall Road East, Dublin; and if the funding problem Fold Ireland were experiencing has been rectified. [30239/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Transfers (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 452. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a prisoner (details supplied) in Castlereagh, County Roscommon, will be moved to a prison closer to their family in Dublin who have had a great deal of difficulty arranging for visits. [30238/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 653. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the use of first care absence management system at some depots in Dublin Bus; if so, the reasons that this system has been put in place; if any analysis of cost/benefit was undertaken prior to implementation; the amount it is costing and the early indications of the effectiveness of the system. [30245/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (25 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 654. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dublin Bus services such as those for music festivals outside of Dublin are required to have a tachograph fitted if travelling 50km from their base and that this was not practiced in instances such as at Slane 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30246/13]

Hundredth Anniversary of 1913 Lock-out: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: Táim an-bhuíoch seans a bheith agam labhairt ar an tairiscint seo. Ireland is not short of heroic men and women of the working class who stood together, sacrificed and struggled for the good of their brothers and sisters; people who toiled all day for low pay so they could put a dinner on the table for their children and in the small spare time they had fought for their union,...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: There have been many tragedies off the Irish coast. The recent tragic deaths of three family members off the Waterford coast have highlighted the urgent need for the mandatory use of personal location beacons. I am told legislation is required to do that. Has the issue been discussed and has the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine indicated that he is planning to examine the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when students from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 will be moved to their temporary classrooms. [29616/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Issues (18 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 24. To ask the Minister for Defence if he has met with representatives of the Reserve Defence Forces or representative associations to discuss their concerns regarding the recent changes to the Reserve Defence Forces. [29122/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (18 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: 25. To ask the Minister for Defence the role of the Naval Service in fishery protection operations in the past year; and if there are any plans to increase same. [29121/13]