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Topical Issue Debate: Criminal Legal Aid (20 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: I fully respect the need for a fair trial and the efforts the Minister has made to reduce the costs, but the message we are sending out is that all the rights are with the criminals. What about the victims? It is as simple and straightforward as that. I was told recently by a member of the Garda Síochána that the head of a household which was getting €41,000 in social...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Finance Bill which puts into effect the measures of the recent budget. Whatever the criticisms, and we all have them, we must acknowledge that it was one of the most difficult budgets, probably in the history of the State, to put together, especially due to the fact that at the beginning it was stated that income tax would not increase because one...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: Yes. I want to bring some balance to this. I welcome the provisions in the Bill, for instance, the extension of the fuel rebate to the licensed transport hauliers. This protects thousands of jobs around the country and enables and supports the tourism sector and helps the growth for which we all yearn. I also support the changes in the SME sector and the farming sector in the transfer of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland delegation. Many of us have met them in recent years and realise the need for change, as in many other areas, and RTE probably recognises the need for change also. We all acknowledge that the face of Ireland has changed in the past 25 years in the area of broadcasting, particularly in local radio stations. Coming from Mayo, Midwest Radio is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: Does IBI get any other supports apart from funding from Sound and Vision? The delegates mentioned the levy. What percentage of income is it for a local radio station? Could it be €60,000 or €70,000 a year? If there are no supports and the IBI is paying that kind of money and it has 34 stations, the State is benefiting from local radio rather than supporting it. Is that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Funding the Broadcasting Sector: Discussion with Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (20 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: At a local level people can be somewhat more identifiable than at the national level. Do broadcasters have to pay to broadcast certain events? We know there are television packages for the Champions League football but are payments requested to broadcast local Connacht championship matches or other sporting events?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme (21 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their BTAP 2012 outstanding payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9327/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (26 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to improve broadband coverage in an area (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9778/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri environment options scheme 2 payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9568/13]

Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

John O'Mahony: Will the Taoiseach indicate if any progress has taken place with the sport Ireland Bill or have any discussions taken place at Cabinet about it? This legislation will amalgamate the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority. It is down on the legislative programme to be published in 2013. Will the Taoiseach give a better timeline as to this important...

Health Insurance: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to contribute to the debate on this Private Members' motion. I acknowledge it is an issue for the public and I thank Deputy Kelleher of Fianna Fáil for raising the matter. It is also important to point out this has not just become an issue in the past two years. The price of an average private health insurance policy increased by 11% in 2009. We are aware of the declining...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is proposed to launch his anti-bullying campaign for schools; the proposed budget for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11437/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Drainage Schemes (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when work will commence on a drainage scheme (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11161/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding or grants available for drama festivals here and in particular with staging an all-Ireland event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11434/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo received their suckler welfare scheme payment for 2011; the reason the payment was not paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10952/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughter (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of animals in a category (details supplied) that have been slaughtered by the Department of Agriculture in 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11166/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri environment option scheme payment for 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11169/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Arts Funding (5 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding or grants available for drama festivals here and in particular with staging an all-Ireland event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11435/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11939/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Social Media: Discussion (6 Mar 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for his presentation and wish him well in grappling with the complex issues he has outlined. The Minister mentioned the Defamation Act and the existing legislation whereby people can defend themselves. The difficulty is that it seems to be easier to bully online. It is easier to hide behind its anonymous nature and to isolate people. In the case of schoolchildren or...