Results 61-69 of 69 for nama speaker:Dessie Ellis

Building Regulations (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: ...? I understand the Minister's point regarding the action Coalport is supposed to take. However, it is a very serious situation. What does the Minister know of the proposed arrangements with NAMA? Can he take action to ensure the cost of renting NAMA properties is not borne by the residents or the city council but by Coalport? Is the Minister aware that Dublin City Council is carrying...

Social and Affordable Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I have heard the Minister's comments on his plans for any properties we get from NAMA in this regard but many people expect much from the NAMA properties. Addressing the social housing issue is a priority for me and my constituents. The social end to which the Minister referred goes to voluntary housing rather than social housing, which is one of the problems I have with the Minister's...

Community and Voluntary Sector: Motion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2011)

Dessie Ellis: ...an issue. It is more important to our Government to receive the pat on the head from the Troika than to serve its citizens and to respect their rights. Respond has called for a reallocation of NAMA funds to the voluntary housing sector. This would be a positive action but the social dividend promised from NAMA must be part of the State provision of social housing in order to meet the...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (20 Jul 2011)

Dessie Ellis: ...development has been brought to a complete halt, over €500 million is being spent each year to subsidise developers and landlords and feet are being dragged on the issue of a social dividend from NAMA which is essential if the huge housing problems across the State are to be addressed, especially in the case of stalled regeneration projects such as that at St. Teresa's Gardens where...

Order of Business (29 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The Government is proceeding with its referendum on judges' pay. It was recently announced that a cap on pay - from which well-paid consultants and NAMA officials will be excluded - is to be introduced. Legislation will be required in order to facilitate the introduction of the cap. Are there any plans to introduce legislation to stop bonuses being paid out?

Political Reform (16 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: Properties could be made available through NAMA at affordable prices.

Social and Affordable Housing (16 Jun 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I understand these units were tied up in a legal wrangle because they were brought into NAMA. They were paid for by the local authority but legal issues arose before they could be delivered. They have been sitting there for a long time. Is it possible for the Department to intervene with NAMA ensure the units are released?

Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Dessie Ellis: The Minister has outlined some of the ways to deal with the issue. In the context of NAMA, existing housing stock owned by builders, in addition to properties lying idle could be purchased on a five-year basis. Some money could be paid upfront and the remainder in five years time. It would be a win-win situation if local authorities could get such housing stock as it would provide revenue...

Social and Affordable Housing (17 May 2011)

Dessie Ellis: I urge the Minister to consider the available properties in NAMA and to see whether they can be made available to local authorities.