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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Táim ag tógáil an cheist seo toisc nach bhfuil an Teachta Ó Laoghaire le fáil. The issue of special needs allocations affects a large number of schools and many of them feel they are not getting adequate allocations for students with additional needs. It is allowed for under circular 008/2019, as issued by the Department. Many girls' schools are concerned about...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I appreciate what the Minister is saying. However, the circular specifically states, "the special education teacher allocation model continues to take account of gender differentials by giving a small additional weighting for gender based on the number of boys attending each school. The weighting for each school will therefore take account of the gender profile, [that is] the number of boys...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (19 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Discrimination in schools that is not deemed to be positive discrimination is simply wrong and unacceptable. Is there any substantial evidence to show that this discrimination is necessary? It seems archaic and not in line with modern standards. If there is proper supporting evidence, can we see it? The Minister stated that he will send the evidence to us. Could it be sent to the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: 368. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a hip operation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47291/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Is €310,000 affordable?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Is €1,400 affordable for rental? What planet is he on?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Would the people from O'Devaney Gardens be able to pay that kind of money? Is that what he is saying?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: We have to live in the real world.

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I move amendment No. 1: (a) To insert the following after “drug-related harm consistently clusters in communities marked by poverty and social inequality”: “ , however, such harm is not exclusive to disadvantaged communities and is a problem that is evident across society;” (b) To insert the following after “calls for:”: “— the...

Report of the Committee on Procedure on Dáil Divisions: Statements (24 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: For God's sake-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: No, just a room.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Yes.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The primary care centre, which was promised for Finglas and is a priority for the HSE, is part of this proposal. I hope it is at an advanced stage. My worry is that there might be problems getting funding to build the primary care centre. I hope the matter can be sorted out and that there will be no such problems. Everyone is worried about the amount that was committed to the children's...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Definitely.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The population of Finglas is estimated at 32,000. It is an old area with a long history and has many new projects and developments under way. Finglas is an area that faces many challenges on a daily basis. There is a strong sense of community spirit. However, it has the problems often associated with many built-up urban areas. It is important to have facilities in place for a growing...

Child Maintenance: Motion (22 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The system for determining and paying child maintenance needs urgent reform. The Sinn Féin motion tabled tonight outlines a pathway and a means towards putting child maintenance payments on a statutory basis. That is something that is supported by several child maintenance advocacy groups. If the Government were to implement the proposals outlined in the motion, we would have in place...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Or the private sector.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Stop relying on the private sector. Let us build social and affordable housing.

Road Traffic (Amendment) (Use of Electric Scooters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: We need to look at this very carefully as we will also have to address other areas which have similar problems. I am referring to people flying around on two-wheeled units, many of them on footpaths. We will have to look at the latter very carefully. This issue will affect all members of the public, young and old. As such, we should encourage people to let their voices be heard on this...

Road Traffic (Amendment) (Use of Electric Scooters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (16 Oct 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I welcome the debate today on e-scooters. We are increasingly seeing these vehicles on the roads and footpaths across the city and they are becoming a familiar sight, for example, around the roads leading to DCU in my own area. I can see the attraction of this carbon-free, affordable mode of transport, especially among the younger population. However, I do have concerns about their use in...