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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (23 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of student grant applications to Student Universal Support Ireland that are still awaiting payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18583/13]

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to contribute briefly to the debate on the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013, which puts the responsibility on vehicle owners to declare non-use in advance rather than retrospectively. In view of the amount of avoidance or evasion, it is only fair on those who are compliant that everybody else is brought into line. It is estimated that €50 million will...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I was contacted by a person who has a medical condition and was advised by her consultant not to drive for the next six months. It is difficult for anyone to give notice three months in advance of getting sick. However, the Minister of State has provided clarification as I speak. It is important that such exceptions be taken into account. There may be an issue for road hauliers....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank all the representatives for their presentations which were particularly well made. Mr. Brian Kavanagh's point on the digital age and the difficulty, if drinks sponsorship was banned in Ireland, of controlling visual images from events abroad which sponsor drinks was well made. In other words, would it be implementable? There are some issues to which I would like the representatives...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sponsorship of Major Sporting Events by Drinks Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2013)

John O'Mahony: Through the Chair, I presume alcohol sponsorship is banned in France. What is the position with racing there?

Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion and thank Deputy Tom Fleming for tabling it on behalf of the Independent Group. I discussed organ donation with the Minister for Health several weeks ago and I am delighted not only that the Government is supporting this motion but also that the Minister has indicated his intention to bring forward legislation to address the issues raised. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: An Post: Discussion Chairman Designate (1 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Mueller for his presentation. As he has successfully turned around the fortunes of Aer Lingus, I have no doubt that he will leave his mark on An Post. I would like to know, in line with what some of the other speakers said, what his philosophy for An Post is because he will face many challenges and opportunities. What is his philosophy for the post office network of 1,100 post...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issues matter. Many issues concerning the property tax have arisen since it was included in the troika agreement three years ago, including in recent times exemptions for unfinished estates. That is not the reason I raise this matter. I raise it on behalf of those who want to pay their property tax and fulfil their responsibility but...

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply but it did not address any of the questions I raised. I ask him to contact the Minister for Finance to seek a comprehensive response to my questions. I have been contacted by six people this morning and other public representatives in my area are dealing with elderly people who have not received letters and cannot access the Internet on their own....

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Administration (2 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: We are dealing with a deadline of next Tuesday.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Seniors Alert Scheme (2 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 146. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when will a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their personal alarm pendant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20870/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (2 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on an appeal for a visa in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (7 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 220. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their appeal for farm assist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21357/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Schemes (7 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 231. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to include mortgage brokers/financial brokers as part of a new advisory service for mortgage holders in difficulty which was announced last September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21448/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (7 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 396. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21393/13]

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: We are all aware the fodder crisis has come to a head in the last number of weeks. It is a difficult time for the farming community throughout the country. It has been stressful for all involved. Farmers have watched their fodder diminish while the weather conditions were harsh and there was little prospect of grass growth. However, because this matter has been in the headlines in recent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 229. To ask the Minister for Health the plans he has to deal with persons not turning up for out patients appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21745/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 230. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who did not show up for out patients appointments at Galway University Hospital in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21746/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 231. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons who did not show up for out patients appointments at Mayo General Hospital in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21748/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 232. To ask the Minister for Health the number persons who did not show up for out patients appointments at Mayo General Hospital in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21749/13]