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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: The Deputy has raised the issue and I will allow the manager to respond if he wishes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: Yes, and the Deputy has made the point. However, it is not within our remit to tease out an issue that happened in 1995 in the courts or elsewhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I am ending the discussion there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: Deputy McGrath has raised the matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I am not allowing this to continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: As is the case with any good referee or chairman, people will be disappointed with my decisions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I am not allowing Deputy McGrath to go any further. I call Senator Brennan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does anyone wish to make concluding remarks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (18 Jul 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Keegan, Mr. Keogan and Mr. Downey for attending the meeting, the aim of which was to establish the chain of events that led to the cancellation of all five concerts in Croke Park. I think we have established that. We also wanted to recognise the fact that a process needs to be put in place. It is evident from what we have heard over the past several days that we need to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with Mr. Des Whelan, chairperson designate of the Port of Waterford Company in order to discuss the approach he proposes to take when appointed to the role and his views on the challenges facing the port. Members will be aware of the Government decision of May 2011 which put new arrangements in place for the appointment of persons to State boards and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: Thank you. The motto "when you want somebody to do a job, ask a busy person" comes to mind. Mr. Whelan's CV is very compelling. I will hand over to the members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: Just a quick observation from the meetings Mr. Whelan has had so far with customers, etc., I note the figures and the challenges that have been pointed out here by members, namely the drop in traffic and turnover since 2006. On the basis of Mr. Whelan's earlier observations, would he say that was more to do with the difficulties in the economy rather than the infrastructure or lack thereof...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: Is Mr. Whelan suggesting the improvement in the roads was a disadvantage to Waterford Port?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: Glanbia is a major industrial player in the south east. Does it use Belview extensively for all its exports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Port of Waterford Company: Chairman Designate (17 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Whelan for his presentation. We wish him well on his new appointment. We thank him for coming in to engage with us. We look forward to engaging with him in the future. We will send a copy of the Official Report for today’s discussion to the Minister for his information. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Topical Issue Debate: Motor Fuels Issues (18 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting the topic and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, for cancelling other business to reply to this debate. I also congratulate him on his appointment. This concerns fuel contamination, which has been happening throughout the west, the midlands and in the Mayo constituency. It involves mixing kerosene into petrol. Kerosene costs 80...

Topical Issue Debate: Motor Fuels Issues (18 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: I raise the issue of the innocent motorists who have been caught out and have incurred significant costs as a result. I ask if there could be some form of engagement with insurance companies on their behalf so these motorists might not be at a disadvantage. The legitimate outlets are paying their taxes and doing everything by the book. I acknowledge the great work of the Customs and Excise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (18 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: 201. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 638 of 15 July 2014, 139 of 25 June 2014 and 209 to 212, inclusive, of 4 June 2014, the reason this question has not been answered; and when a reply will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35030/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Eligibility (18 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo was refused home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34902/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Dublin Bus: Chairman Designate (23 Sep 2014)

John O'Mahony: Apologies have been received from Senator Terry Brennan. The purpose of the meeting is to engage with Mr. Ultan Courtney, chairperson designate of Dublin Bus, in order to discuss the approach he proposes to take when appointed to this role and his views on the challenges facing the company. Members will be aware of the Government's decision in 2011 to put new arrangements in place for the...