Results 5,661-5,680 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Airport Noise Regulation Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I do not want to jump ahead but Mr. Gallagher said that the planning application will have to go to Fingal County Council rather than directly to An Bord Pleanála. Does that have implications for development timelines or the growth of the airport? Perhaps this is not relevant, but in terms of the working through of this Bill, will there be implications for night time flights and a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Airport Noise Regulation Bill 2018: Discussion (3 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: Is Mr. Gallagher saying that there cannot be negative unintended consequences as a result of this Bill that would affect the growth of the airport?
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I want to respond to Senator Ardagh's opening statement about the protests yesterday. I acknowledge that there is a housing crisis but it is unfair to expect a Minister or Government to provide the thousands of required houses overnight.I live in Ballaghaderreen on the Mayo-Roscommon border and we are affected by the housing crisis as well. I had reason last summer to check the number of...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: The Senator has made her points clearly.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: The Senator should allow the Minister of State to answer her now. She has put him on the spot, so here we go.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Foreshore Licence Applications (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Damien English
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Construction Contracts (16 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State. Does the Senator wish to come back in?
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I want to refer to an issue raised by Senator Conway-Walsh and by Senator Swanick on a Commencement matter earlier relating to the drug Spinraza which could transform the lives of a small number of children and adults. No decision has been taken yet and I fully realise the Minister is not directly involved. The advice of the HSE and the NCCP is taken on board because new drugs come onto the...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: It is an honour to be associated with the tributes to Maurice Hayes. I welcome all of the Hayes family to the Gallery as we celebrate and fondly remember a great statesman for the wonderful contribution he made to all of Ireland, North and South. I did not serve with him in the House, but even watching his statesmanlike contributions from a distance, it seemed to me that integrity, honesty,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I apologise for being late. I do not want to ask a question because I was not present.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I have the presentation and will go through it to see if I have follow-up questions. I want to ask a question. The witnesses might revert to me if they cannot answer it now. I recently heard a suggestion about the national driver licence offices going online or that some of them possibly may close down. Is that true? Is it just rumour? Is there an issue there?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I know the RSA is online.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I would be particularly concerned for older people who may not be computer friendly and have to renew their permits. They provide a valuable service. I just wanted to ascertain what the situation was.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: How recently has it gone online?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: Will the uptake of it decide what happens down the line?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: Is the message here that there will be changes?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: It raises concerns for our elderly population.