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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Dec 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of manually operated railway crossings here and his plans to update same. [54394/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Land Acquisitions (29 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department has had any discussions with a company (details supplied) regarding land purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53330/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (29 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a household which had not paid the household charge went into probate, would those who take ownership of the home after the process has been completed be liable for late fines or interest on the charge [53408/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Collection (29 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the person who is liable for the payment of the household charge in a situation where a person is only in control of a portion of their home having entered into an agreement with a company (details supplied). [53409/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I had a question about the leisure industry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Wicklow Port Company: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Mr. Newsome for his presentation. I am glad to see a local person running such a company because there is more of a vested interest given that the person is a local and his qualifications are very good. Also, he has much experience in the job. In the present economic climate the issue is how to generate more business in the port. He mentioned some of what is being done in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I have one question about speed limits on motorways. The current speed limit is 120 km/h. The Minister has indicated he may consider increasing the speed limit on motorways. Is Mr. O'Rourke in favour of such a change?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I asked a question about the gates. We have a number of mechanically gated units. There is one just up from Broombridge at Campbell’s garage and there is another at Pelletstown. I am interested in the plans to deal with them. They are across the country-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: There is a plan to build a bridge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Mr. O'Rourke for his presentation. I am not sure how people are nominated for positions of this nature but on the evidence of what he said, Mr. O'Rourke's CV is extremely impressive. Merging the NRA and the RPA is going to present a major challenge. Will this merger result in job losses? What will be the new organisation's main projects? The north-west link is probably the only...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has put in place for the National Museum and the National Library to share services such as communications, procurement, security and marketing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53059/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga (28 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas faoin gcónascadh atá beartaithe idir Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga agus Oifig an Ombudsman, cé na himpleachtaí a bheidh ag an gcinneadh seo d’fhostaithe Oifig an Choimisinéara, agus cé na haistrithe atá beartaithe sna míonna atá le teacht...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Is that not covered by insurance? Does it not get recouped?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: One aspect that worried me when I looked at these statistics was how the Government is making savings in the road safety area regarding the programme of roadside breath testing for alcohol. I do not know what way that is made up. It seems very worrying that we are saving money in programmes that are fighting life threatening situations.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the Minister of State for his input. Following the tragedy at the National Aquatic Centre, the centre was closed. How much revenue was lost as a result of that closure? Considerable money seems to be made up in different areas. The transport area seems to be hit very hard with many projects delayed, which is of concern. There have been delays in the railway order for Luas...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Please allow me a few seconds to run through a few issues.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Sub-Committee (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I nominate Deputy Brian Walsh.

Other Questions: State Airports (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I am opposed to the sell-off of Aer Lingus. Has the Minister or the steering group carried out an assessment to ascertain the impact of the sale of the State's share in Aer Lingus in terms of both jobs and the wider community, particularly given that a relatively low sale price is likely to be agreed for a company that has provided so much for this country and its image? Will the money...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I welcome the allocation of €30 million, although it is a pity that we have to wait until 2015 because the gap is huge. Has a decision been made to sell Lotto and will the new contract include further funding for sports projects? Can the windfall, or whatever one wants to call it, be ring-fenced for capital projects that would otherwise miss out?

Other Questions: Integrated Ticketing (27 Nov 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Dublin Bus loses money every year due to the gridlock that causes buses to be delayed. I am not convinced by the Minister's view that such a system would slow down buses; I believe it would actually speed them up. Is the cost an issue? Will the Minister re-examine this, as tagging on and tagging off with a Leap card seems to be effective on other transport services?