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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)

John O'Mahony: I congratulate Senators O'Donovan and Coghlan on their appointments as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach, respectively. I also congratulate Senator Jerry Buttimer and all the other leaders on their appointments as group leaders. This is my first time as a Member of the Seanad. I get the sense that there will be a great degree of working together and consensus in this Seanad, which is...

Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (16 Jun 2016)

John O'Mahony: I congratulated the Leas-Chathaoirleach this morning when he was not in the Chair and now that he is installed, I do so again. I wish him well. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, to the Chamber and congratulate her on her elevation to the Ministry. She has good west of Ireland roots and the issue of spreading regional jobs is top of her agenda, which I welcome. One...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: We have had a fair discussion. I thank Mr. Godfrey, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Fahy for coming before us and fielding all of the questions put. There was a crescendo on one particular topic and I thank them for coming back. I also thank them for agreeing to attend future meetings of the committee to discuss a number of other issues and explain the way ComReg could improve what it does to benefit...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: That is really important. Obviously, the witnesses can give some answers today but it is important that whatever committee is in place in a month's time would get answers on their reflections on the actions taken. If the remit ComReg has at present is not matching the demands, then something needs to change. That is a reasonable assertion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: There are two final points I want to make in respect of questions asked earlier that, perhaps, the witnesses could come back on. They are issues on which to reflect. Regarding the Red C poll, what question was asked and is there any breakdown on the level of dissatisfaction? Did that relate to the coverage or was it costs? Is there any further breakdown that could be given on that? ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I invite Mr. Godfrey to respond to some of the questions put.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I have one final question. Mr. Fahy mentioned a phone mast that was not renewed which could have affected coverage in Spiddal. Are there many such instances throughout the country? What we all want is to get to the root cause of this. Is this a widespread issue or is it merely in one case? Mr. Godfrey might respond to all the questions and we will see where we can go from there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: In that case, will Mr. Godfrey send it to the clerk to the committee in order that all members will get it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: The frustration is that they are not able to use them in a way they were able to use them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: There is a vote called in the House. At this stage, I suggest we suspend and Mr. Godfrey can answer the questions that have been put to him when we resume. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I will let everyone in. I want to give an opportunity for a full response.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: Every point is important. Has Mr. Godfrey concluded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I want to maintain order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I will attempt to sum up what we are hearing. Mr. Godfrey is clearly telling us that his office is fulfilling its remit. In that context, he has said that types of phones and so on have changed over the years. Based on what he has heard today, does he agree that if his office is fulfilling its remit and change is taking in place in the types of devices being used, there needs to be a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: Absolutely. I want to confine the debate to this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: We will keep it moving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: Deputy Moynihan is first on the list. If he wants to make a proposal, he can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I ask the witnesses to respond to what has been said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: I ask for a response before we take any further questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)

John O'Mahony: An unusual situation has arisen at the meeting in that there appears to be just one overriding question. I am going to allow members to speak so that they can make their points. Deputy McEntee is next. I ask her to speak just on the mobile phone coverage issue. I ask members to confine their questions to two or three minutes, because I want to let everyone in.