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Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Is any legislation planned to protect a person's right to display the national flag? It so happens that the court case in question falls on 4 July – US independence day. If it were an American flag that was displayed on the taxi, we would be the laughing stock of Europe.

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (15 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that participation in a FÁS course has the effect of making persons ineligible to apply for Tús community employment supervisor vacancies; her views on whether this penalises persons who have been long term unemployed and are making every effort to re-enter the labour force including through...

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he will decide on funding for an area (details supplied) as per proposals on preferred options for regeneration submitted by Dublin City Council. [15805/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (15 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 390: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to change the policy of local authorities whereby single fathers with joint custody are only considered for one-bed accommodation as in the case of a person (details supplied) who has joint custody of his teenage daughters and is being denied a two-bed unit. [15806/11]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the progress of and funding being made available for the N11 upgrade works, which are to provide road widening between Rathnew and Arklow, County Wicklow, and link both town's bypasses. [15778/11]

Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: A commitment was made in the programme for Government to maintain and extend the current rural transport network. Will there be any legislation on this? Can the Taoiseach clarify the funding position of this service? Many providers have expressed concern that there are cuts coming down the line. This service is essential for older, vulnerable people and people with disabilities-----

Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: -----in isolated parts of the country.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to renegotiate EU-imposed grant ceilings throughout the State. [14723/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans regarding the reorientation of enterprise development agencies towards emerging markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China. [14722/11]

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I will.

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The report on unfinished estates is due today. The Government party Whips have not had a chance to put a timetable together. I have two questions on the matter. Will legislation be required to address the issue and will we be able to debate the report on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week? There has been a proliferation of parking meters and the inevitable clamping in small towns and...

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I am coming to the point.

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: It has to do with promised legislation. In small towns and villages across the country, many businesses are suffering financial and job losses. The clamping regulation Bill is due to be published. When will that be and will it address the serious economic effects of clamping? For example, people in Finglas village have recently been clamped.

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: It is causing major problems.

Order of Business (Resumed) (9 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: As far as I know, the Whips are tying it up.

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (8 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the current difficulties being experienced by former workers (details supplied) who from 2010 have been studying a BA/ALBA degree course at All Hallows College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, and with the ending of European globalisation funding in September now face the prospect of not being able to finish...

School Transport (8 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider implementing the proposed changes to primary school transport as outlined in Budget 2011 in view of the fact that this will result in a €50 charge from September which will further impoverish families who are currently struggling to meet the costs of educating their children. [14452/11]

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: If I could have a bit of ciúnas please. The programme for Government stated the Government would work to create a system of third-level funding which would not impact on access. Labour was represented by the now Minister, Deputy Ruairí Quinn-----

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: This is about the programme for Government.

Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister, Deputy Quinn, signed a pledge during the election not to introduce third-level fees-----