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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I have a general question for Professor Reynolds-Feighan. She mentioned the low density population in Ireland. Coming from the west I would like to know if she is suggesting that in the areas with lower density of population, such as the western seaboard, there should be no investment? With regard to freight transport, the second largest rail freight producer in the country is my own...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Professor Reynolds-Feighan defended the usage of rail between Dublin and Cork. What about the practicalities of the rail services to Galway and Westport? There is currently road gridlock in Galway city. The road infrastructure on the western seaboard is not to the same high standard as it is in the east. Is she saying there should be no further investment or that subvention be run down...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I will not be involved in them but I would be supporting them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: A Vision for Public Transport: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: The unions are representing the workers, which is important and must be respected. The Minister has told the committee the subvention will be increased. One does not need to be an expert to know the increase will not be sufficient to meet what the unions feel it should be. The unions want the subvention to be increased to €170 million and they need it done yesterday. How will this...
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Corcoran Kennedy.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Will Senator Norris address the Chair, please? He has the floor.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I have given the Senator a certain latitude but I do not want this to develop into a general debate.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I do not want to confine the Senator in one sense but-----
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Those amendments will be discussed later.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I have allowed a certain amount of latitude but I ask the Senator to-----
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Senator Paddy Burke has the floor so-----
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Senator Paddy Burke has the floor.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: There are two decisions here - one to accept the new amendment and the other to delete the old section.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: The second one is a logical consequence of the first one.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Through the Chair.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: Officials should advise the Minister of State, not the House.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: We are on amendment No. 1, Senator.
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I am keen to give everyone an opportunity. Does Senator Gallagher wish to make a quick point?
- Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)
John O'Mahony: I must ask the Senator to conclude.