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Seanad: Seanad Reform Implementation Group: Statements (24 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: Everyone is getting their say. Could we just calm down? Senator Buttimer has the floor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank our guests for their presentation and for their articulation of the obstacles and difficulties that they face as a minority sport. I compliment Senator Ó Céidigh on inviting them to attend. This meeting is an opportunity for them to highlight their needs. I congratulate them on overcoming the obstacles to bring so much success and glory to the country. Everyone is there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: Actually, I have a question for later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: What exact funding does Rowing Ireland get?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: There is a strong case to be made. The programme for Government speaks of doubling the commitment to sport over the next number of years. I hope that some of it can be ring-fenced for minority sports.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Doyle made a point about the funding not being paid out until April. Is it within Sport Ireland's remit to change that or to have more flexibility in reacting?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)

John O'Mahony: In the context of some other organisations that have appeared before the committee, the FAI used to request that funding be front-loaded. If that was happening with one, it should be happening with minority sports in particular because they need it more.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I wish support a point raised by my colleague, Senator Ó Céidigh, on minority sports in Ireland and specifically the rowers of Ireland, who are now ranked second in the world in terms of their success, despite their lack of funding. They have made the point that depending on when individual rowers qualify, they might not be funded for another six or nine months. Particularly in an...

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister. I understand that Senators Nash and Ó Ríordáin are next and are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator Buttimer has the floor.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I ask the Leader to stick to discussing the motion.

Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: It is good to see consensus breaking out at the end of the debate. As nobody else is offering, I ask Senator Gallagher to sum up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I dealt with similar issues when I was Chairman of this committee. The correspondence raises a serious matter and it is important Bus Éireann gives us its view on it. The allegation is that a profit was made from the school transport scheme and that the scheme was used to the advantage of Bus Éireann. I very much support the idea of getting answers and seeing how we proceed with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: To clarify, should we direct questions at the three delegates or individually?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I compliment the delegates on the progress made in the past five years. The separation of Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority has been a success and the presentation indicates the progress that has been made. I will focus on the challenges mentioned by Ms Hynes resulting from a downturn caused by Norwegian Air operations. What figures does Ms Hynes project for passenger...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: Has the airport managed to increase numbers in any other areas?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: Should people arrive in the regions rather than travel to the regions from Dublin?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: On the 9% rate of VAT, a case has been made for differentiating between restaurants and accommodation. Accommodation seemed to rocket whereas restaurants did not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the provisions announced in the budget yesterday for tourism. The tourism industry is one of the biggest employers in our economy and one of the sectors that helped us to get through the recession. There will be increased funding for supports for tourism, especially in light of Brexit, particularly targeted at aviation policy with respect to regional airports. Mr. Michael Cawley,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome that support. It could be a very good solution. It was good to hear the policy supported yesterday and the announcement based on the tremendous work Fáilte Ireland has done in the marketing of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East. To see connectivity to all the regions supported in the budget is very good news.