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Local Government Reform (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: That is democracy.

Water Services (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I am opposed to water charges because I believe €500 million would be better spent on stopping the leakage in our system. That would provide significant employment while fixing a problem we have been dealing with for a number of years. In many of the older houses in places like Whitehall, Finglas and Walkinstown water is supplied through lead pipes. Will part of the €500 million be...

Water Services (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: It is around that.

Water Services (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister of State did not answer my question. Many of these houses are owned by old people whose only income is social welfare. These lead pipes potentially pose a massive problem. Has the issue been taken into account?

Homelessness Strategy (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: The date set for ending homelessness passed and we never succeeded in meeting our goal. There is talk about a strategy being put in place by 2013 or 2014 but does the Minister of State seriously believe this is a realistic date? I do not believe it is achievable. Has a timeline been set out for the homelessness strategy? At this moment people are sleeping on the streets outside Leinster...

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe envisaged for the review and renewal of the strategy to end homelessness. [5911/12]

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 59: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to set a new deadline for the ending of long-term homelessness. [5910/12]

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Yesterday the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, revealed details of the taxi review, which, I am sure, the Cabinet has reviewed. It contains approximately 46 recommendations.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: I am coming to it.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: The programme for Government indicated that legislation would be introduced fairly quickly. This industry has a myriad of problems and the legislation is urgently needed. Will it be brought forward very quickly? I do not want to hear it will be some time in 2012 - we need to address the matter as urgently as possible. Can the Taoiseach give us any sort of date?

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (1 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the negotiations between Allied Irish Banks and Aviva on the matter of life insurance products; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these products would be sourced from the UK rather than Ireland; and if he has made any attempts to advise AIB to seek to source these products from within the State from providers such as...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how the recently announced plans for public sector reform will affect the role and functions of the Heritage Council; the way he intends to ensure the continued protection and enhancement of our national heritage; if service levels will be maintained and improved; the savings which are expected; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 439: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of an estate that was built by a company (details supplied) that went into receivership and so does not have a management company or local authority to take charge of roads and maintenance. [4926/12]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 440: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work he is undertaking to deal with the issues arising when families have paid deposits on homes in estates in which the management company is no longer in business and no local authority has taken up the responsibility of roads and maintenance and so the house purchase cannot be completed. [4927/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 627: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of the Woodlands, Silver Birch and Sycamore Units in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin; if there are plans to close these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5356/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 628: To ask the Minister for Health the future of dementia and elderly in-patient and outpatient services in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5357/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the concerns that abolishing concurrent payments will make participation in community employment unaffordable for many lone parents; and if she will reverse that cut. [4348/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views that her decision to reduce the earnings disregarded for lone parents will have the effect of reinforcing unemployment traps and will distance more lone parents from the work force; and if she will reverse the cut. [4349/12]

Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (25 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will detail the enterprise development support that he offers to young persons under the age of 25 years and to women. [4135/12]

Written Answers — North-South Co-operation: North-South Co-operation (25 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will support proposals to place jobs, enterprise and innovation as a new sector under the North South Ministerial Council. [4134/12]