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Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I am thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on an issue that is affecting communities throughout the country. I have no wish to contribute to a circus but I am earnestly seeking a solution that is acceptable to the communities throughout the country. I was not aware until last night that the issue of modernisation and upgrading the grid has not been discussed at length in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: 83. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a cut in the non-contributory old age pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52211/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I ask members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off completely, as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment in the committee room. Apologies have been received from Deputies Michael Colreavy and Michael Moynihan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: We will go into private session for a brief discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss with Mr. Fintan Slye, chief executive officer of EirGrid, its current work programme, the impact the construction of overhead power lines is having on or will have on communities and the economics of the energy market in general. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome Mr. Slye and his officials. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: We did not receive the presentation until this morning. Members are at a slight disadvantage as this is the first time they have seen it. Usually submissions arrive on the previous Monday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Slye. Before we begin, I have been told mobile phones are interfering with the online coverage of the meeting. I ask people to move their phones away from the microphones. We will move on to the next stage. Many Members who are not members of the committee are present, as they want to ask questions. I want to give everyone a fair run. During yesterday's debate with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: While there are a number of other issues I would like to raise, I need at this point to allow members to put their questions. I will take questions in the following order: Deputy Dooley, Deputy Coffey, Senator Cullinane, Deputy Ann Phelan, Deputy McGrath and Deputy McEntee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I remind Deputies that we will allow people to come back later with supplementary questions, but I want to move through this as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I will allow the Senator 30 seconds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I understand Deputy Ann Phelan has agreed to allow Deputy Michelle Mulherin to speak in her place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: The point was well made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: As Mr. Slye has clarified the matter, he can move on to deal with the other questions asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: Hold on a second, now. Allow Mr. Slye to answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: Deputy McGrath, the answer will be on the record for everybody to hear. If it is not adequate we can make our own judgment, as can the Deputy. I want to hear the answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: Will Mr. Slye come back to the committee with that information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: The point that Deputy McGrath has made is that technology has moved on again so there might be-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: Yes, or it will certainly have moved on by the time the grid is installed. How will that be taken into account?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electricity Transmission Network: Discussion with EirGrid (4 Dec 2013)

John O'Mahony: I will take questions from Deputies Ellis and O'Donovan. I understand that Senator Whelan is allowing Senator Kelly to substitute for him. We will take them as a group. We will allow non-members in after the witnesses have responded to this group.