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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (24 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 681. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the projected cost of the 58 apartments that have been idle since construction in 2005 in an area (details supplied) including the cost being paid to the receivers by Dublin City Dublin Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14923/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 903. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are in place to put ASD units in primary or post-primary schools in Ballymun, Dublin 11 in the near future; the number of children with a Ballymun address on the waiting list for a placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15140/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 904. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children on waiting lists for placements in ASD units from an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15141/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: On the same subject, the programme for Government includes an undertaking to look at putting caps on parking fees in public hospitals for patients, their families and visitors. Will the Government not consider abolishing such charges altogether? People are frustrated and find it very unjust-----

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Mar 2021)

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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: I specifically asked about agency workers and the Minister of State did not give me an answer. Those workers are carers and, as far as I am concerned, are at the front line. As the vaccination programme progresses, does the Minister of State anticipate that families will be able to visit their loved ones in nursing homes, contingent on all parties concerned being vaccinated? This matter...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: Before I put a question to the Minister, I wish to take the opportunity to recognise the great work and sacrifices made by all front-line workers. As one who has recovered from the Covid virus, I can fully appreciate how difficult it is for those who are suffering from it. I offer condolences to the families of those who have died as a consequence of this pandemic. My concern is with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (10 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 920. To ask the Minister for Health the actions he plans to take to end the practice of imposing parking fees at all public hospitals given that they have proved a costly burden on those attending the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13179/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the mental health services at the pine and ash wards in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12273/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the mental health services that are currently available at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12274/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: 209. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff, the role of each and availability of each that are currently attached to the mental health services at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12275/21]

Housing Shared Equity Loan Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (3 Mar 2021)

Dessie Ellis: Since the Government was formed the Minister has been promising to deliver affordable housing. He has had sufficient time to explore options, and if this is the best he can come up with, then we have a real problem. The idea of a shared equity purchase scheme that is being put forward by him simply will not work. I would argue that it is worse than similar schemes in the past. History has...

Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (Resumed) (20 Jan 2021)

Dessie Ellis: This has been a very challenging and difficult time for the survivors of mother and baby homes. The publication of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation report has brought to light the hidden shame of a nation. Unfortunately, the report has failed to fully address or sufficiently acknowledge the wrongs done to these survivors. The report has made some findings that are...

Covid-19 (Education): Statements (14 Jan 2021)

Dessie Ellis: I have a number of questions for the Minister and I hope she will respond to some of them. I also wish to make a number of points. It is clear that occasionally there have been mixed messages and a breakdown in communication with parents, pupils, teachers and trade unions. Engaging with all stakeholders is extremely important and necessary. I acknowledge the Minister's announcement that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Insurance (15 Dec 2020)

Dessie Ellis: The Covid-19 pandemic has up-ended many areas of our lives. In normal circumstances, buying a home can often be a complex and stressful process. However, Covid-19 has made the purchase of a new home especially difficult for people with underlying health conditions. That is because individuals with underlying health conditions are finding it increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mortgage Insurance (15 Dec 2020)

Dessie Ellis: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution, but he must use his influence. I accept he cannot interfere in the insurance market, but his influence is very important. I do not think it is acceptable at all to say that things can be delayed, because that effectively means the person has lost their house, and to wish them luck and tell them they must search again. The Minister of...

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Dec 2020)

Dessie Ellis: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a thabhairt do mo chomrádaithe Teachtaí Dála O'Reilly agus McDonald mar gheall ar an mBille seo. Domestic violence has a devastating impact on the victim, family unit and wider community. According to Women's Aid, one in four women has been abused by a current or former partner. In 2019 alone, Women's Aid received more than 19,000 disclosures...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (1 Dec 2020)

Dessie Ellis: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance if professional drivers in receipt of the pandemic unemployment payment will have issues with insurance cover directly relating to the period they were off work due to the gap in insurance coverage addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39892/20]

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Dessie Ellis: In 2017 Sinn Féin moved its first Bill on quads and scramblers to tackle the scourge of the illegal use of these vehicles which has plagued our communities for years. In 2018 our Bill was debated in the Dáil and was voted down by the Government and Fianna Fáil. Since then, a number of deaths and many injuries have been caused by these vehicles. I have repeatedly raised this...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Dessie Ellis: There is a commitment in the programme for Government to provide extra funding for the retrofitting and insulation of Dublin City Council houses and apartments. It has been made known to me that no funding has been provided for a long time to Dublin City Council. This lack of funding has resulted in a complete standstill and suspension of the council's retrofitting programme. If we are...