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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (1 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: 594. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 599 of 13 May 2014 when a reply will issue; the reason for the delay in providing the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28549/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (2 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a pupil (details supplied) in County Sligo with special needs is being denied school transport to the school they are attending when there is no place available for them at a school nearer to their residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28682/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: We now resume in public session. The purpose of this morning's meeting is to engage with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in respect of the announcement on 25 April 2014 that the Government has committed to a major telecommunications network build-out to rural Ireland in order to address the connectivity challenge in rural Ireland in a meaningful and sustainable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I understand that the Minister is under time constraints.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: Regarding the list that was given in April, the mapping process is being completed. Will there be an updated list?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: Many people on the ground engaged when they saw the name of their village on the list and they had a problem. Inevitably, people questioned why their villages were not on the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan: Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (2 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I sincerely thank the Minister and his officials for updating us this morning on this very important matter for rural and urban areas, and for continually updating us. I wish him well on any team selections being made in the next week. We hope to see him here again, as well as meeting him at the Connacht final.

Valuation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to contribute to this Bill and thank Deputy Cowen for bringing it forward. As a lifelong member of the GAA and a former secretary of my local GAA club, I know this issue has raised its head over many years. Even though my club did not have a bar, negotiations on rates could be problematic. Whether it is GAA, soccer or rugby clubs, they provide a wonderful spirit and service to...

Valuation Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: It would be crucial to find a solution to this problem. In an era when there are more divides, there should be a little more consensus to solve the rates issues raised in this Bill and the issue around the Garth Brooks concerts at the end of July.

Electoral (Amendment) (Hours of Polling) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I am grateful for the opportunity to support Deputy Doyle's Bill. I was under the impression that the polling stations for all recent elections had been open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, I did not realise that the hours were changed for the children's rights referendum and the Meath East by-election. It is a small but important point to bring certainty and avoid confusion. It will...

Electoral (Amendment) (Hours of Polling) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I will do that exactly and I will finish on that note.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (8 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: 447. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their legal fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29546/14]

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I also welcome the fact that this matter is being discussed and that a review is taking place in the context of ensuring that the free travel scheme - which is paid for by means of a subsidy from the Government - will be protected for those who really deserve it. The scheme provides a huge boost to business and tourism throughout the...

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: It has, however, provided the Government with the opportunity to confirm that the scheme will continue. The previous Administration froze the subsidy relating to the scheme in 2010. In the context of protecting the scheme for those who are entitled to avail of it, I received anecdotal evidence from pensioners I have met who, while travelling to Galway, Wexford or wherever, saw young people...

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the review, particularly as it will protect the scheme for those who really deserve to avail of it. The only scaremongering about this matter in recent weeks has come in the form of the motion before the House and from comments made by a number of members of the Opposition.

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: Yes, but it was commented upon in the past week when Age Action Ireland issued a statement.

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: It was commented upon by various members of the Opposition. It is important to repeat what the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport have stated that the free travel scheme will not be affected.

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: How many times must we say this to those who served in a Government which reduced carer's allowance twice, disability allowance, widow's pension and invalidity on two occasions?

Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: The motivation of those who framed the motion is shallow, particularly when one considers the actions they took when they were in power.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Entry Requirements (9 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason students who attend third level colleges in England are prevented from making late applications to the CAO, Central Applications Office, for a course in Ireland if vacancies were available on that course, when it is possible if they attended college in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29987/14]