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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure and Rent Certainty) Bill 2018 and Anti-Evictions Bill 2018: Discussion (20 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: We do not have an idea of how many landlords are not registered.

Management Fees (Local Property Tax) Relief Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: This Bill, which Sinn Féin will be supporting, addresses a fundamentally unfair situation, which gives rise to people in managed estates being adversely penalised and which could be considered a form of second tax. The Sinn Féin position is that it would abolish the property tax. We made this clear in our alternative budget. The property tax is effectively a tax on family homes...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The Stardust Relatives and Victims Committee is once again protesting outside the gates of Leinster House. Today is the 38th anniversary of a most horrific tragedy which resulted in the deaths of 48 citizens. Families of the victims have been badly let down by this and previous Governments. There will never be closure until questions on what happened on that night are addressed properly....

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I move amendment No. 12:In page 7, line 8, to delete “FCC” and substitute “The Commission for Aviation Regulation”.

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I come back to what the Minister said about the independence of Fingal County Council because he mentioned that it gets 8% of revenue. There is a lot going on at Dublin Airport. There is the new runway and more revenue will be coming in for Fingal County Council, so there is a vested interest for Fingal in terms of taking on board this job. People want to see independence. They want to...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach. Amendment No. 12, tabled by Deputy Munster, is similar to the amendment tabled by Deputy Clare Daly and others. This is an amendment replacing Fingal County Council with the Commission for Aviation Regulation. Fingal County Council is not an appropriate authority to carry out this function. It was chosen in a hurry because the...

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018: Report Stage (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The WHO has made it clear that the second most significant environmental cause of ill health is noise levels. It also says that there are 10,000 cases of premature deaths in Europe as a result and almost 20 million adults are affected. It also says that 8 million people suffer sleep disturbance. That, in itself, tells us the seriousness of the problem in dealing with noise. I am not...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Legislation is needed to deal with the illegal use of quad bikes and scramblers on streets and in parks. An Oireachtas committee was set up to address the issue and to make recommendations. This issue has been constantly raised at joint policing committees and in safety forum meetings that I attend. It is clear that it is an issue of significant concern to local communities. It is also...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Did the Taoiseach discuss at all with Prime Minister May holding a referendum on Irish unity? It is part of the Good Friday Agreement.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: I am asking the Taoiseach whether he discussed the matter with the British Prime Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Will the Taoiseach answer that question?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: It is a simple question. Other countries are asking about a referendum on Irish unity. He should do so.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: It is a bit ridiculous.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: That is something the Taoiseach should be pressing.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: He already made his opinion known on that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: This afternoon the British Prime Minister is due to update the Westminster Parliament on the state of Brexit talks. She is supposedly going to tell MPs to hold tough. It is vital that the Taoiseach stands firm in the face of this last-ditch attempt by the British Government to renegotiate the backstop. It is our only insurance policy to prevent a hard border on this island and it is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The Taoiseach should not blame others.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, is a member of the Independent Alliance. Many of our citizens, unfortunately, had to emigrate to secure employment or better wages, nurses being a typical example. Emigrants with particular skill sets are being encouraged to return home, and rightly so. However, on their return they face considerable obstacles settling back into...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Urban Renewal Schemes (12 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Notwithstanding the very good work being undertaken as part of the north east inner city initiative, there are big problems in the north east inner city as we all know, similar to the issues in my area that need to be addressed. There has been a big increase in illegal dumping in the area since the disastrous privatisation of bin collections. Antisocial behaviour is on the rise and gangs...

Nurses and Midwives Industrial Action: Statements (7 Feb 2019)

Dessie Ellis: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom tacaíocht a thabhairt do na haltraí ar fud na tíre agus i mo cheantar féin. Seasaim leo. Nursing is a vocation. It takes a special person to work in the medical profession. Unless a person has walked in their shoes, he or she can never truly understand or appreciate the dedication, hard work and humanity of those who work in the nursing...