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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank Ms O'Neill for making a wide-ranging presentation that sets out her vision for the future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: There is a vote in the Dáil. I doubt we will get finished before that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: We will suspend this meeting until after the division in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: We are now back in public session. Has Deputy Fitzmaurice finished his questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: We have covered a large number of issues during these proceedings. On behalf of the committee, I thank Ms O'Neill for coming before us. This has been a very worthwhile engagement, even if some of the questions posed were not totally focused on her proposed appointment. I thank her for fielding all of the questions put to her and for demonstrating her knowledge and experience and her vision...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Chair-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: As there is no other business, we will adjourn. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Applications (7 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: 198. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 30 June 2015, 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. [27398/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of the meeting is to engage with representatives of Samaritans Ireland and the Telecommunications and Internet Federation on the free-to-caller helpline 116 123. On behalf of the joint committee, I welcome Ms Gillian Leo, Ms Catherine Brogan and Mr. Ciaran Moore from Samaritans Ireland and Mr. Torlach Denihan and Mr. Pat Galvin from the Telecommunications and Internet Federation....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank Ms Leo.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank Ms Brogan. I invite Mr. Torlach Denihan and Mr. Pat Galvin to make their opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: Before I hand over to members, it is obvious from the presentations from Samaritans Ireland and TIF that there is a great need and that they fulfil a great function. As the representatives of TIF said, it has entered into a voluntary partnership for a two-year period from 2014 to 2016. What everybody wants to know is if that partnership will continue beyond 2016. I presume that is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: An engagement and a process is beginning to address the issues that I raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: I am sorry, but there is some interference. I am not sure if it is the Deputy's mobile telephone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: I can explain, Senator. This is a fantastic service provided by the Samaritans. Corporations, like politicians, are criticised at times but it is important to highlight this contribution being made by the industry. If it was coming up to next March and there was no certainty about it for the future, what we have learned this morning is that engagement and discussions are ongoing and,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: Yes, that would be part of it, but also part of it is ensuring that there would be a successful continuation of the service because it has been so valuable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Caller Helpline: Samaritans Ireland and Telecommunications and Internet Federation (8 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: On behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses for attending the meeting. We have learned that the partnership in which the Samaritans are involved in delivering the 116 service is working very well, the demand for the service is increasing and discussions on its continuation have begun. This meeting has highlighted the need for that service to continue. I wish the delegates the best of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Appeals (14 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: 190. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an appeal under the family income supplement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28459/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (14 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: 499. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs whether he has plans to merge the child health care services in County Galway; if so, the reasons for same; the consultation that has taken place with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29128/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Jul 2015)

John O'Mahony: 684. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to merge the Child Health Care Services in County Galway; if so, the reasons for same; the consultation that has taken place with all stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/15]