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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Is it a possibility that it could it be turned down on one side and agreed on the other? In other words, is it the case that unless both sides agree it does not go ahead?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: So there is an interconnection between the planning processes as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I just wanted to clarify that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: We will check it out. At the outset, I mentioned Mr. Odd Håkon Hoelsæter, who I believe is from Norway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Blaney might clarify the situation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I wanted to clarify it on the record so we followed through on a request which was made. I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee, engaging with us and answering members' questions in a forthright way. It is important that we highlight these concerns and discuss them as it is our role to do so and we will do it to the best of our ability.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to hear from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the recent EU Council of Transport Ministers meeting which took place on 11 June in Luxembourg at which I understand the air passenger rights technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and market open proposals under the fourth railway package were among the matters discussed. On...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: It was in with the group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: To back up what Senator Mooney said, Iarnrod Éireann and West-on-Track emphasised the freight issue, in particular, and that the cost of getting that up and running would not be as great.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: For instance, a number of needs have been listed for the Killala power plant for the supply of timber that has been announced. I accept that does not relate strictly to the issues we are discussing but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: The points have been well made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: As the Minister has to leave at 12 p.m., I will allow a brief supplementary from Deputy Fitzmaurice and Deputy Ellis before calling the Minister to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Transport Council: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (17 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending today and bringing the committee up to date on last week's meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (18 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: 42. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal under the supplementary welfare allowance and jobseeker's allowance schemes in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24243/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (18 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: 112. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an area aid payment for 2013 and 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24245/15]

Credit Unions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. I acknowledge the important role credit unions have played in rural and urban communities the length and breadth of the land. I have seen first-hand the benefits of my local credit union to the community. Credit unions were set up many years ago to ensure that people who needed to borrow or save money could do so and to keep money...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: 330. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive correspondence in relation to an application under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I remind everyone to turn off their mobile phones. Apologies have been received from Deputies Michael Moynihan, Patrick O'Donovan and Seán Kenny and Senator Ned O'Sullivan. Today's agenda is a meeting with Mr. Gary Delaney of Loc8 regarding Eircode. The purpose this afternoon's meeting is to engage with Mr. Delaney who is anxious that the committee would hear his views on certain...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I ask Mr. Delaney to conclude.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Postcode System - Eircode: Loc8 Code Limited (30 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Delaney. Does Deputy Colreavy want to ask some questions?