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Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for debate and also thank the Minister for his attendance. The worst thing one can have is speculation started by leaks, which is suddenly taken as being the truth. I firmly believe that is the case here. The suggestion that Mayo General Hospital, Portiuncula and Sligo will have their maternity units closed is totally off the wall. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the assurances given by the Minister but I wish to reiterate that all this speculation is unfair. I welcome any reviews that will increase or improve on the already great care that is provided in Mayo General Hospital. I have seen at first hand the wonderful care that is given. Unless we nail it now, this kind of scaremongering is damaging for staff morale as well as causing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Height Limits (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on representations that have been made regarding the height restrictions for trailers, with specific reference to loads of hay and straw; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7738/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Secondment (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 249. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding primary school teachers who have been seconded to the special education support service and have now been informed that they will now return to their schools in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7603/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Secondment (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for sending teachers (details supplied), many of whom have gained extra skills and experience, back to the classroom in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7605/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Secondment (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the person who will provide continuous professional development for teachers in the area of special educational needs as those who currently do so have been informed they will be returning to classroom teaching in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7684/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Applications (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 489. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when a company (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment of its Leader grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (18 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 639. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8159/14]

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: I expect to be brief. I will not take up too much time. I welcome the opportunity to make a couple of points. I welcome the fact the Minister and the Government announced yesterday that there will be an investigation by a High Court judge. While I have not been involved in the debate, like everybody else I have seen debates in here and on television, and all the rest of it over the past...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: 124. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their appeal for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8528/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: We will deal with No. 8, scrutiny of EU legislative proposals. COMS (2013) 512 is a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on package travel and assisted travel arrangements, amending Regulation (EC) No. 2006/2004, Directive 2011/83/EU and repealing Council Directive 90/314/EEC. It is proposed that this proposal does not warrant further scrutiny. However, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: No. 7 is our meeting with the Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority. I apologise that our earlier meeting went on a bit longer. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to meet with the representatives of the Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority to discuss the implications of the proposed merger of the two organisations under...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Treacy. I have visited Abbotstown a couple of times in recent months. I was impressed by the amount of activity, the number of new facilities and the advances made therein. Pitches will be opened in the near future by the FAI and the GAA. The visuals on the ground are good. Before handing over to members, I might ask a couple of questions. The witnesses have given an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: I have been told that there is telephone interference somewhere along the line.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Mulvey might switch it off.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: My apologies for this, but there is more interference. It is an iPad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: The system will not be able to record.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: Whatever it was seems to have been sorted. My apologies for interrupting Mr. Mulvey.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: The interruption is still there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

John O'Mahony: I think we are in the clear now. Does Deputy Dooley wish to contribute?