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Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister for Justice and Equality has indicated that legislation is required to enhance the powers of seizure of the proceeds of crime and that it is necessary in the fight against crime, in particular, in the fight against the cartels that exist in this country. Earlier, the Minister indicated that the criminal justice Bill is at an advanced stage. Will the Minister indicate whether...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing (17 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 56. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to expand on affordable and co-op housing schemes such as a scheme (details supplied) which recently committed to provide a fully integrated, mixed income, affordable, co-operative housing. [35464/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (17 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 77. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if the working group of officials comprising senior representatives from his Department, local authorities and other relevant actors to bring forward proposals for new urban regeneration measures chaired by a Minister of State (details supplied) have decided on a list of proposals or a course of action for urban...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Data (15 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of Dublin City Council employees, broken down by department and area; the number of new employees over the past five years, by department; and the number of those who are tradesmen or apprentices, in tabular form. [35118/16]

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Speaking in this Chamber I said last month that this budget was another missed opportunity to move towards a fairer society. The intervening few weeks have not only reinforced that view, it has become clear. It has become clear that the budget is further enforcing a two-tier system that this Government is implementing across our public services. Jobseeker's payments increase by €5...

Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: What about rent control?

Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I am sure the Tánaiste is aware of the serious problem with regard to the use of rickshaws on our streets. Many operate with no rules, regulations, training or insurance. Some even receive revenue from clients. In reply to a recent parliamentary question, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport acknowledged some form of legislation is required and will be forthcoming. Will the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Nov 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 460. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA has received legal advice regarding rickshaws that are carrying passengers for hire that are operating without a licence, in some cases without insurance, proper driver vetting or roadworthiness certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33050/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I thank Dr. Kelly for her presentation and her staff for coming before the committee. There are a few things I wish to ask. I notice that An Bord Pleanála generally tries to make a decision on an application in 15 or 16 weeks. The one thing that stood out was the number of wind farm applications that were receiving refusals. I know that may be down to the court case and the court...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: There was an application to a local authority-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Supposedly, it is a case which has been resolved.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: In many cases, it goes back to the local authority. Is there scope with An Bord Pleanála to insist on this happening? Does the board just make a decision as happened in the case to which I have referred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: However, people drop their guard once they think a development has been refused permission.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I asked about the cost of judicial reviews. If An Bord Pleanála is fast-tracking the process, I assume the judicial review option is still open, even with that fast-tracking process in place. Will Dr. Kelly give us some idea of what that would cost a citizen because it may be the only way to proceed if he or she has an objection of any description?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: I assume a judicial review is still part of the new fast-tracking arrangements in the planning for housing and that a person can still take a judicial review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Annual Report and Accounts of An Bord Pleanála for 2015 (27 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: Okay. I just wanted to get that clarification.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (25 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to extend pyrite remediation to deal with cases of muscovite mica. [31734/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 439. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a shortage of nurses in the Ballymun health clinic and that recently two nurses resigned due to the stressful work environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31787/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (20 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the cost per dwelling for the additional 400 dwellings that have been targeted for pyrite remediation in 2017 through investment of €22 million; and the location of those additional dwellings. [31220/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Public Private Partnerships Cost (20 Oct 2016)

Dessie Ellis: 122. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the total cost of the Charlemont Street development where Dublin City Council is engaged in a major private public partnership scheme. [31224/16]