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Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2016)

John O'Mahony: As Second Stage of this Bill was taken in the previous Seanad, I allowed some latitude but I ask that Members be brief in their contributions. There are 53 amendments and we have not got to decide on the first one yet. I ask Members to be conscious of that. I note Senator McFadden wishes to contribute.

Seanad: Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2016)

John O'Mahony: The amendments we are discussing relate to promotions and advertising. As Senator Coffey has said, the main sporting organisations have moved away from sponsorship by alcohol companies. The GAA has totally moved away from sponsorship by alcohol companies. The soccer and rugby organisations have not been so successful. They have said, at committee meetings, that they were not in a position...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I will be brief. I simply want to support this Bill and commend Senator Colm Burke for sticking with it along the way, following it and ensuring that it has been brought before the House. Its contains commonsense provisions. There is a commonsense approach. Its provisions are there to protect, not only the person who is being cared for but the excellent carers who are out there as well....

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: Senator O'Donnell is the last speaker.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: The Senator has eight minutes.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I think the protocol is that the Minister is not allowed to respond. I do not make the rules.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2016: Second Stage (9 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I take it from the Senator's comments that he is not moving the Bill further at this stage. That is a matter for the Senator rather than for the House. When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism and Competitiveness Strategy: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I join colleagues in thanking the witnesses for attending and giving their presentations. To all of them I say "Well done" whether in the State agencies, industry bodies or businesses in playing their part in such a huge increase in numbers in the last four years. Funding is an issue, as has been pointed out. Funding was outside everyone's control four and five years ago because the money...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: Will the Acting Leader ask the Minister of State with responsibility for sport when there will be an announcement about a further round of sports capital funding? It has over the years enabled many sports clubs and organisations around the country to upgrade their facilities and provide opportunities for people of all ages, whether it be at leisure or competitive level, to participate in...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (10 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State and welcome this Bill, which aims to increase the cumulative total of funding for spending and capital tourism projects. As the Minister of State rightly pointed out, it is not an allocation but it will allow allocations down the line. It is important to continue to support tourism projects and investments. As has been pointed out already, we saw the updated...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (10 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: While we need to take account of Brexit and be aware of it, we do not need to talk ourselves into a crisis about it. Senator Ó Donnghaile said that it has not yet affected the figures. People are making decisions now about where they will go in 2017, and we need to be on the ball in that regard. The great thing about tourism is that every region has benefited from it in terms of jobs...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (10 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: Now.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Capital Programme (15 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important topic and the Minister of State for attending to reply. It is a simple issue. As everyone knows, sports capital grants were suspended in 2008 and resumed by the previous Government in 2011. As far as I am aware, there has been a round of sports capital grants every year until 2016. Is there a timeline for an announcement of a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Capital Programme (15 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply, which will enable me to communicate to clubs and organisations that the process will commence early in the New Year. During the previous Administration the Minister of State with responsibility for sport was Deputy Michael Ring. Will the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, clarify if he has responsibility for sport in this...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I also join with Senator Victor Boyhan in welcoming today's launch of the 2023 bid for the Rugby World Cup for Ireland. We are experiencing a rich vein of and a golden era for sport in Ireland at local, national and international level. We have seen this in rugby, soccer, GAA, rowing, sailing, and newer sports. Last week, I visited the new upgraded sports campus in Abbotstown. The...

Seanad: Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statements (16 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister to the House. I understand this is his first visit as a Minister, having served here as a Senator for many years. The Minister's comprehensive overview shows clearly that he has a very wide brief. There are many challenges ahead but there are opportunities as well. I attended a meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport this morning at which...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I call Senator Murnane O'Connor, who has eight minutes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I am sure the Minister appreciates the Senator's endorsement.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: I call on Senator Kelleher who proposes to share her time with Senator Grace O'Sullivan. Is that correct?

Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed. I advise that the Senators have four minutes each.