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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am just pointing out the issue. While strategy is one thing, it is about corporate governance. Deputy Murphy is not here; perhaps she would have a view on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: Fair enough, but it is just-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: Am I correct in saying that the meeting has been postponed twice?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: We have agreed to that at this stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am not making any-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: -----allegations, but I just felt in the context of the invitation it was-----

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: It was nine minutes. The Senator did well.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: There was just a slight extension, as there might be with Brexit. I call Senator Warfield. He has eight minutes.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes the statements. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am delighted to contribute to this debate. I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on the work that he is doing. I urge him to keep connecting with our diaspora abroad just like his predecessors, Deputy McHugh, and before him the former Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan. As other speakers have said, it is important that the Government places great emphasis on connecting with...

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I propose the suspension of the House until 2.15 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I support the request made by Senator McFadden in respect of the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces. Having spoken to many in the Defence Forces and having had family members serve therein, I am acutely aware of the pride members of the Defence Forces take in representing their country at home and abroad and of the outstanding service they give. Their pay and conditions...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I understand that Senator Conway is seconding the proposal.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister and commend Senator Lawlor on bringing forward this Bill. I support the thrust and principle of the Bill. I am not a legal expert and I cannot speak on the constitutionality or anything else. The general thrust and principle of it is without doubt. It is unacceptable that the personal injury payouts continue to increase at a phenomenal rate and are totally out of...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I commend Senator Lawlor, and hope that any constitutional issues are ironed out on this and that the thrust of the Bill gets through the House.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: I have a question based on the letter Sport Ireland received this morning, and the email on it last night. It has been mentioned that the board will meet next week. What sanctions are available to Sport Ireland when it meets the association to response to not getting the information?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: I have a question for the chairman of the board. Can Sport Ireland decide next week to stall on all funding that it gives to the FAI? What other action can it take?