Results 5,161-5,180 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)
John O'Mahony: There are two final points I want to make in respect of questions asked earlier that, perhaps, the witnesses could come back on. They are issues on which to reflect. Regarding the Red C poll, what question was asked and is there any breakdown on the level of dissatisfaction? Did that relate to the coverage or was it costs? Is there any further breakdown that could be given on that? ...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Electronic Communications Markets: Commission for Communications Regulation (27 Jan 2016)
John O'Mahony: We have had a fair discussion. I thank Mr. Godfrey, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Fahy for coming before us and fielding all of the questions put. There was a crescendo on one particular topic and I thank them for coming back. I also thank them for agreeing to attend future meetings of the committee to discuss a number of other issues and explain the way ComReg could improve what it does to benefit...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I congratulate Senators O'Donovan and Coghlan on their appointments as Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach, respectively. I also congratulate Senator Jerry Buttimer and all the other leaders on their appointments as group leaders. This is my first time as a Member of the Seanad. I get the sense that there will be a great degree of working together and consensus in this Seanad, which is...
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (16 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I congratulated the Leas-Chathaoirleach this morning when he was not in the Chair and now that he is installed, I do so again. I wish him well. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, to the Chamber and congratulate her on her elevation to the Ministry. She has good west of Ireland roots and the issue of spreading regional jobs is top of her agenda, which I welcome. One...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: One of the reactions to the decision of the UK to leave the EU has been a surge in applications for Irish passports both in the UK and in Northern Ireland. It is my understanding that there are millions of people eligible for Irish passports who have not previously applied, although things can sometimes be exaggerated in the media. The Passport Office does a wonderful job, sometimes with...
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Each Senator has five minutes for their contribution.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I ask the Senator to finish up.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I am sorry, but the Senator is a minute over time. I want to allow everybody to speak.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: We will now move on to the time slot for the Civil Engagement group. Senator Alice-Mary Higgins has five minutes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I wish to discuss the PSO levies on electricity charges and the proposed increases for 2016 and 2017. The PSO is a Government levy on all customers, both domestic and industrial. It has been increased substantially over the years and it is used to subsidise renewable energy generation. The proposed increase of 36% comes into effect in October. I have been contacted by a number of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I thank Senator Norris but I do not think there is anything we can do about it at this stage.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Senator Reilly is next. A number of Senators are offering but we will get to everyone.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I will pass on the Senator's request.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I wish to raise an issue regarding tourism, which has been the shining light of the economy in the past five years, even during the worst recession in the history of the State. Because of various initiatives, including the 9% VAT rate and targeted marketing by our State agencies Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland of The Gathering, the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and so on,...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I call the Leader.