Results 301-320 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the public bodies under the control of his Department; the function, role, location and establishment date of same; the administration costs of each body in the year 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17633/08]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (8 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the underwater survey has been carried out at a pier (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17176/08]

Written Answers — Farm Waste Management: Farm Waste Management (8 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cut-off date that payments will be made in respect of the farm development grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17205/08]

Written Answers — Agricultural Holdings: Agricultural Holdings (8 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of full-time and part-time farmers in 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17631/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (8 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if there are supports available either from his Department or any other Departments to support wind energy programmes in schools that would complement environmental works that are taking place under green flag initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17635/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Garda stations that have been closed in County Mayo from 2000 to date in 2008 and the year each was closed; the Garda stations in County Mayo that are deemed part time and the hours they are open; the full time Garda stations in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17638/08]

Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Government will decide if it will attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games; if he will confirm that whatever decision is made on same will have no bearing on Ireland's participation in the games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17630/08]

Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: First, I congratulate the Minister on his new post. Whatever about attending the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, I am sure he might like to witness the return of the Liam McCarthy Cup to Waterford during the year.

Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: On a more serious note, the question I am raising is when the decision will be made and given the Minister's reply, it is obvious that will not happen for some time. As somebody involved in the sporting field, and having spoken to Mr. John Treacy and noted Mr. Pat Hickey being quoted, they do not want sport to be used in any way as a political vehicle in this sense. I suppose the best one...

Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: If progress is not made on these talks with the Chinese, has the Minister any idea what would be the implications for wider economic contacts with China?

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the benchmarking review of the National Aquatic Centre has been completed; if it is to be made publicly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18493/08]

Written Answers — Sport Facilities Audit: Sport Facilities Audit (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in the relation to the national audit of sports facilities; when he expects to finalise the national sports facility strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17629/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason, despite the existence of incontrovertible medical evidence from two family doctors, a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused the respite care grant; if this decision is in accordance with the views expressed at the introduction of the scheme; if she will re-examine this case, refer it back for a further...

Written Answers — Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficiency (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 546: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department or if Sustainable Energy Ireland on behalf of his Department has plans to introduce a grant scheme for people to insulate their homes or improve the insulation of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18723/08]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (13 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way people can apply for the scheme to sell excess electricity to the national grid; the criteria used to select applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18192/08]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (15 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the alterations that will be made to the delivery of the new LEADER programme on foot of the value for money review carried out by his Department; when this review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18920/08]

Cancer Services: Motion (20 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: I am delighted to have an opportunity to express my views on cancer services in the west and the north west. I commend my party's health spokesman, Deputy Reilly, and my party leader, Deputy Kenny, for highlighting this matter in the Chamber. It is one of the most emotive issues to have arisen among the people of Mayo and the west for many years. The motion does not prevent or impede the...

Cancer Services: Motion (20 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Furthermore how can the Minister tell us that the cancer services currently available in Mayo will be moved by the end of the year when there is no evidence on the ground that the hospital in Galway, already under pressure to deal with the existing demand, will be ready to cope with an increased demand in the short term. This transition cannot be achieved within this timeframe without...

Cancer Services: Motion (20 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: The people of Mayo are asking us to put people before politics. Tomorrow at 8.30 p.m. there is an easy decision to be made and I ask the Government Deputies from our part of the country to make the right decision.

Written Answers — Obesity Levels: Obesity Levels (20 May 2008)

John O'Mahony: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures she is taking to tackle the problem of obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19824/08]