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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I accept that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: Deputy Dooley I want to do this straight down the middle. I said it to Mr. Nolan and I am repeating it to Deputy Dooley, I do not want any reference to this. As he is entitled to do, Deputy Dooley has brought into the public domain that he is a dissenting voice from this decision. I want to put on record that the Committee on Transport and Communications got legal advice and it is the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: The overall decision of the committee was to take the legal advice. The Deputy has stated publicly that he has dissented from that view, and he is perfectly entitled to do so. The decision that was taken is on the public record. We do not want a rerun of the arguments made in private session.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: We do not want to prejudice the rights of people involved in court cases. I do not want to prejudice the Deputy's rights. I support the Deputy's rights.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: As I said earlier, Mr. Nolan can answer the questions that fall within the remit that we have been given.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: Four other members are waiting to contribute.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: Could the witnesses supply the full detail to the committee?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: That is what I have sought from the witnesses. Four members are waiting to speak. I will call Deputy Phelan and Deputy McEntee first and then I will call Deputy Griffin and Senator Brennan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: We will take those questions from Deputies Ann Phelan and McEntee and then we will wind up with the remaining two members.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I call on Deputy Griffin, to be followed by Senator Brennan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: It is uplifting to end on a positive note.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: School Transport Scheme: Bus Éireann (7 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Nolan, Ms Andrea Keane, Mr. Gerry Gannon, Mr. Joe Kenny, Mr. Colm Costello and Ms Margaret Hubbard for their attendance, explaining in detail and answering the questions. I apologise for the late start but the we had to go through a process where we had to get advice in advance. I hope that everyone understands that I wanted to give everyone their legitimate right within the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I remind members to turn off their mobile telephones. The purpose of the meeting is to engage in a discussion on EU energy policy with Mr. Eric Mamer, deputy head of cabinet in the office of Mr. Günther Oettinger, the EU Commissioner for Energy. The meeting has been arranged as part of Europe Week in the Oireachtas as a means of greater promotion of and engagement with European...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Mamer. Could the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and the required contribution of the various sectors to do that cause a conflict? Solving one problem may cause another. For instance, it would have an impact on agriculture in Ireland where there is a need for food security and increasing food production. Could this have a negative effect on...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: At what time is Mr. Mamer obliged to depart?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: That is fine.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: If Mr. Mamer answers those questions, I will then allow everyone else to make their points in order that we might ensure that he leaves on time at 1.15 p.m.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: We can circulate it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I do not wish to interrupt but there is a vote ongoing in the Chamber. Could the Deputy put her questions as Deputy Griffin also has some questions?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: EU Energy Policy: European Commission (8 May 2014)
John O'Mahony: I am afraid we have only two minutes remaining as a vote has been called in the Dáil. Perhaps the witnesses could send on some answers if they cannot provide them now.