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Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: It is clear to everyone, apart from the Government, that the housing strategy is in tatters. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, promised to end the use of hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation for families by this July.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: The Government's house building figures have been rubbished. The new Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, has today acknowledged that the July figures are not achievable. Meanwhile, the homelessness and housing crisis and the waiting lists have continued to spiral.

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: The programme for Government promised to tackle the housing crisis but its ideology of cosying up to the private sector has only added to and enhanced this crisis, leading to the over-pricing of housing and exorbitant rents.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (21 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I am conscious that the working group is in place and has not come back with its report yet, but I have concerns over An Bord Pleanála's decision. I am concerned in turn about the likes of Airbnb and the need for a register. Have Airbnb and other such companies been informed of An Bord Pleanála's decision? Surely, the decision...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (21 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: The alternative would be that they would have to back to the planners and request a change of use. Is that the normal procedure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (21 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: There seem to be a huge number of applications for student accommodation. There is one on Gardiner Street and more coming on stream in Ballymun. This might help the short-term situation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (21 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. Many of today's witnesses mentioned that there is anecdotal evidence that short-term letting is impacting on the housing crisis but there is no hard evidence in that regard. We have an idea of the number of properties in question but no statistics. There are a lot of issues arising in terms of legislation. Mr. Doherty mentioned that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Housing and Rental Market: Discussion (21 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: It is mainly in the city centre.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (20 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: 409. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the OPW funding for the renovation of Abbotstown House; the timeline of works for its renovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29047/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (20 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: 996. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Aldborough House on Portland Row a listed building is in a state of disrepair; if she will ensure that the owners will fully comply with their obligations to preserve this protected structure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29048/17]

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: Do not sit on the fence.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: Deputy Burton could do with a bit of a heart.

Report on Recognition of Traveller Ethnicity: Motion (1 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: Tá áthas orm go bhfuilim ag labhairt ar an ábhar seo. Last March, when the House recognised Traveller ethnicity, it was truly an historic moment for the 40,000 members of our Traveller community and for Irish society as a whole. This recognition must be the first step on the path for real and practical change. The formal recognition of Traveller ethnicity does not...

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Road Traffic (Quads and Scramblers) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2016 to give Gardaí the power to seize and detain quad bikes and scrambler motorcycles when being used unlawfully and to provide for related matters. I will be sharing time with Deputy Munster, who is co-sponsoring this Bill. I have spoken about this important issue on many...

Leaders' Questions (1 Jun 2017)

Dessie Ellis: Does the Minister of State know where it is?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (30 May 2017)

Dessie Ellis: 585. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the route for the extension of the Luas from Broombridge through Finglas to the N2 has been agreed; and if so, the preferred option. [25404/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 May 2017)

Dessie Ellis: The Government has deferred legislation on pay-by-weight for waste management. It is clear that waste management companies were abusing the proposed legislation and using it to jack up prices by including a standard charge on all bins, as well as a pay-by-weight charge. It is also clear that certain companies are now giving the Government the two fingers and are beginning to charge for...

Leaders' Questions (24 May 2017)

Dessie Ellis: Is is all about the private sector.

Leaders' Questions (18 May 2017)

Dessie Ellis: The Government's landlord mates.