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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State. I agree with many of his targets on increasing participation among the general public. I have heard him speak of it many times and it is commendable. Sports capital funding allows this to happen. I agree with sharing facilities; it is important they are used to their maximum capacity and that advantage is given to applications for sports capital funding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: It is an issue I raised out of concern rather than from any other agenda.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming European Council: Discussion with Minister of State (8 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I will avail of that opportunity to raise these matters with Mr. Treacy, but I would be grateful if the Minister of State would contact him as he suggested.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 336. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22309/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Eligibility (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 359. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason retained fire fighters are not allowed to claim jobseeker's benefit; her plans to change the criteria of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22778/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compensation Awards (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 477. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the victims of crime are left waiting for long periods under the criminal injury compensation scheme; if he has any plans to improve this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compensation Awards (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 478. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a person will not receive the payment awarded under the criminal injury compensation scheme for 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22705/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compensation Awards (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 479. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of persons awaiting payment under the criminal injury compensation scheme; the length of time each person is waiting for payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22706/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 499. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their REP scheme 4 payment; the reason for the delay in issuing this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22196/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 737. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to date of the M17-M18 motorway from Gort to Tuam, County Galway; if he will indicate a starting time for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22479/13]

Order of Business (15 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: The fines (amendment) Bill is due to come before the House soon. Recent figures indicate a 10% increase in people going to jail for non-payment of fines. Everybody would agree that jail should be for people who commit crime and not for those who do not pay fines. The Bill would alleviate the problem. I know it is due for publication in this term, but when will it come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (15 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work being carried out to maximise the potential growth of Ireland West Airport Knock and to secure its future as a key piece of infrastructure in the north west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (15 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding and supports provided by his Department in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 for Ireland West Airport Knock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (15 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 162. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for job seekers benefit ; the reason for the delay in making a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23085/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (15 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 169. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when will a person (details supplied) in County Mayo receive a decision on their application for invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23141/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (15 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: 171. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23146/13]

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I wish to ask the Tánaiste about two pieces of legislation. Has the sport Ireland Bill, which will amalgamate the Sports Council and Sports Campus Ireland, been discussed in Cabinet? I welcome the idea that it will cut down on administration and duplication and will hopefully provide more funding for the front line rather than governance. In the next few weeks more than 60,000...

Order of Business (16 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I know the idea is that it needs to work better. It was a good idea but I would like to see what plans there are to overcome the difficulties that were there last year.

Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Grants (21 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this issue which I have been attempting to raise for the past couple of weeks. I have also been looking for clarification from SUSI. It would be opportune for these issues to be clarified now and guarantees to be given that parents and students will not face the frustration and trauma they experienced last year. It was understandable there...

Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Grants (21 May 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State's clarification of some of the issues I raised, in particular the tracking system and the direct link with Revenue and the Department of Social Protection. In terms of the link with Revenue and the Department of Social Protection, will he clarify whether there is an issue of data protection and whether it will cause problems? Referring back to the problems...