Results 1-20 of 327 for long speaker:Dessie Ellis

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Dessie Ellis: ...a substantial economic burden on the State so it is imperative that a proper cancer strategy is put in place. This important strategy is crucial as we have an increasingly ageing population, along with improved long-term cancer survival rates. It is particularly important for those who have the greatest need, such as the elderly, those on low incomes and those with no family support....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: An Inclusive Education for an Inclusive Society: Discussion (28 Feb 2024)

Dessie Ellis: ...Listening to them, we are moving towards an inclusive education system and I am just curious about that. They mentioned the implementation plan for ten years. Is it really going to take us that long? I would like to think we could move much quicker, but obviously it has to be UNCRPD-compliant as well, which is very important. Universal design for learning was also mentioned. Will the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Planning for Inclusive Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (17 Jan 2024)

Dessie Ellis: ...for years while others are fast forwarded. I am curious about how this is being addressed because my experience has been mainly with Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council which take a long time to deal with cases. I would love to know what actions are taken in respect of local authorities. The recommendation is that people with disabilities are allocated a percentage of each...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Sector Pay (17 Jan 2024)

Dessie Ellis: 889. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware that apart from some long service incremental increases for long-serving staff in 2017, staff in the Citizens Information Service have not received a wage increase since 2008 (details supplied); her plans to implement this recommended wage increase; the date for the implementation of same; and if she will...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...of such an approach. A new proactive approach has to be taken by the Garda. I have been raising the issue of the lack of Garda resources in the Dáil and at every other available forum for a long time now. The use of Garda overtime is no remedy for the lack of extra personnel on the ground. I thank those in Ballymun For All and Finglas For All for the work they have done in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Early Childhood Care and Education (21 Nov 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...face significant challenge in trying to meet the needs of services like Brandon House, Tusla, the CDNT in Finglas and Ballymun public health nursing. Setting up a preschool is a complex process involving a long planning process and getting required fire and disability access certifications. There are also significant costs relating to architects' fees, planning fees, building works for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Youth Services (5 Oct 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ..., the centre received an overall allocation of €662,827. Sixteen years later, its allocation was €628,506. The centre has also lost staff due to the lack of proper funding. For example, it no longer has a youth service manager or administrator. The centre is down on five full-time positions. This is leading to people taking on roles and extra work, which is greatly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...region. We have many electric vehicles coming on stream now where conversions will have to take place, together with a move in a different direction for many of these people because these vehicles will no longer be acceptable, over time. Will there be a mechanism in place which can help people in this situation besides looking for VAT and the VRT provisions, because that is just not...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...in the sector are improved and there is not an adverse turnover of professionals in the sector. Making childcare more affordable and accessible will not only benefit families but will also have long-term positive impacts on society as a whole. Sinn Féin proposes that childcare fees be cut by two thirds from 2022 levels through increased investment because quality childcare is an...

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Scoliosis is a medical condition that can cause significant physical and psychological distress. The history of its treatment in Ireland has been one of limited resources and long waiting lists for surgical interventions. Some children have had to wait many years before receiving the necessary orthopaedic surgery. The delay in treatment has devastating consequences for their overall...

Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...Government assistance has provided temporary relief by helping to cover certain expenses, such as the once-off payment towards certain energy costs, but these are only stopgap solutions. Realistic, long-term policies aimed at reducing energy costs and stabilising food prices are crucial and while this is not happening the cost-of-living crisis will continue to affect people's standard of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Increased Employment Participation, Self-employment and Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...It is great to see that he is doing his best to highlight the issues for others and all the challenges he has had. It is never too late to continue. From what I can see, he is doing a great job. Long may it continue.

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: One of the most difficult decisions that families have to make is how to take care of their parents as they get older and it becomes clear that they can no longer take care of themselves. Difficult choices have to be made to ensure that elderly parents receive the type of care they deserve and that their adult children can no longer provide, especially in the long term. People want the best...

Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...school find the financial burden is becoming unsustainable. Many families are left in a very precarious financial position as they try to sustain the cost of their children's education over the long term. They find they have to make an increasing number of sacrifices as their children progress from primary level to secondary level, and finally to third level. Research shows that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...does not make sense. It appears only to penalise the main tenant. This rule seems to be the effect of a ministerial order and its effect has been to penalise couples living together, causing long delays. Will the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage look at this issue? It is unfair and I call on the Minister to review the scheme and engage with the local authorities, or...

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...are causing hospital waiting lists to spiral. Almost 8,000 people are waiting more than 18 months for their outpatient appointments at the Mater hospital. This is unacceptable. It will take a long time to reduce such waiting lists significantly. These cancellations disrupt the work of the medical staff and can endanger the health of the patient who has to wait longer for a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (11 May 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...the Minister of State mentioned. We ran into a bit of trouble, but that should not have stopped us. We should have moved ahead. I need a commitment that this will be done, and I want to know how long it will take and whether the funding is in place. It should not be the case that when the design is completed, we will see about the funding. I want to hear whether the funding is there.

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...of Dublin North-West are experiencing hardship as they are unable to keep up with rising energy prices and the rising cost of groceries. Such households are disproportionately affected by this crisis. There are real long-term consequences for many of these struggling families. It is affecting their well-being and mental health, especially as they sink deeper into debt and arrears. The...

Re-introduction of Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion [Private Members] (25 Apr 2023)

Dessie Ellis: ...will also impact on first-time home buyers who will find it more difficult to buy a home. People in such a position are at great risk of falling into arrears. There is also a possibility that, in the long term, they will lose their house or apartment. These interest rate rises have proved to be very challenging for homeowners. This is why Sinn Féin has called for the...

Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use: Motion (21 Feb 2023)

Dessie Ellis: The establishment of a Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use is long overdue. Hopefully, this April we will have in position the necessary 100 people to look at this and to consider all aspects of drug use, including recovery facilities, legal and policing issues and the roles of task forces and policing committees. I am a long-time member of the Finglas-Cabra drugs task force. Drugs task forces...