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Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (25 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 144: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dublin City Council has not passed on the November interest rate cut to everyone entitled to it and has told those inquiring that DCC is unable to pass on this cut due to a new system it is implementing. [4181/12]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the concerns that abolishing concurrent payments will make participation in community employment unaffordable for many lone parents; and if she will reverse that cut. [4348/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views that her decision to reduce the earnings disregarded for lone parents will have the effect of reinforcing unemployment traps and will distance more lone parents from the work force; and if she will reverse the cut. [4349/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how the recently announced plans for public sector reform will affect the role and functions of the Heritage Council; the way he intends to ensure the continued protection and enhancement of our national heritage; if service levels will be maintained and improved; the savings which are expected; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 439: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of an estate that was built by a company (details supplied) that went into receivership and so does not have a management company or local authority to take charge of roads and maintenance. [4926/12]

Written Answers — Unfinished Housing Developments: Unfinished Housing Developments (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 440: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the work he is undertaking to deal with the issues arising when families have paid deposits on homes in estates in which the management company is no longer in business and no local authority has taken up the responsibility of roads and maintenance and so the house purchase cannot be completed. [4927/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 627: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the future of the Woodlands, Silver Birch and Sycamore Units in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin; if there are plans to close these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5356/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 628: To ask the Minister for Health the future of dementia and elderly in-patient and outpatient services in James Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5357/12]

Written Answers — State Banking Sector: State Banking Sector (1 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the negotiations between Allied Irish Banks and Aviva on the matter of life insurance products; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that these products would be sourced from the UK rather than Ireland; and if he has made any attempts to advise AIB to seek to source these products from within the State from providers such as...

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe envisaged for the review and renewal of the strategy to end homelessness. [5911/12]

Written Answers — Strategy on Homelessness: Strategy on Homelessness (2 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 59: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to set a new deadline for the ending of long-term homelessness. [5910/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers who have availed of the Croke Park early retirement scheme from schools in Santry, Whitehall, Finglas, Cabra and Ballymun, Dublin. [6945/12]

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will ensure that proper safety precautions are being taken in the National Car Test sites and that workers' health and safety guidelines are respected, especially in regard to the full extraction method of dealing with car fumes. [6289/12]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 319: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of Ballymun Shopping Centre, Dublin, which was to be replaced as part of the regeneration project; the progress made in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6453/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 346: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of local authority staff who have availed of the Croke Park early retirement scheme from the north west area of Dublin City Council. [6819/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the numbers of gardaí who retired from the force in Ballymun, Finglas, Santry and Whitehall, Dublin 11; the expected retirements for 2012; and if these positions have or are to be filled. [6449/12]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the number of gardaí serving in Dublin Airport in the years 2010, 2011 and projected numbers for 2012. [6450/12]

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the work he is undertaking to deal with the issues arising when families have paid deposits on homes in estates in which the management company is no longer in business and no local authority has taken up the responsibility of roads and maintenance and so the house purchase cannot be completed. [6598/12]

Written Answers — Garda Retirements: Garda Retirements (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who have availed of the Croke Park early retirement scheme from stations in Santry, Whitehall, Finglas, Cabra and Ballymun, Dublin. [6944/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Feb 2012)

Dessie Ellis: Question 491: To ask the Minister for Health if he will give details of the requirements for a patient of the Health Service Executive to be provided with a voucher for taxi fares to accommodate them travelling to and from hospital for treatment. [6402/12]