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Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I strongly support this amendment. It is very much in keeping with the green theme. All the projects or exceptions mentioned in the amendment are green projects. It is not damaging the environment in any way, but basically bringing a few people around to enjoy the environment and the birds and the bees. It is common sense. Whether it is a greenway, a golf course or a sports field, we are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I have just returned from a meeting of the Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport at which representatives of the Irish Aviation Authority gave a presentation on the issue of drones near airports. It was clear from the debate that the legislation is only catching up with the development taking place in this area and is way behind what is necessary. We all know there is massive potential...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: Should the committee contact Mr. Horan? I am sure he would clarify the matter very quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Vice Chairman for reading that out. Under this programme, the Olympic Federation of Ireland visits transition year pupils in schools. Olympic athletes are involved in rolling it out. The aim of the programme is to inspire and increase youth participation in sports through using Olympic athletes. There is a figure that one child in four in Ireland is unfit, overweight or obese...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: It would be important to fast-track it, even if it were dealt with along with another group. I would appreciate if it could be fast-tracked.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Yes.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am reminded this is the Upper House and not the second House, so the Senator is putting himself down.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Audiology Services Provision (19 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: While we await the arrival of the Minister, Deputy McHugh, I wish to welcome a group of foróige from my native parish of Kilmovee. I am told that counties Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo are represented. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy their day in the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (19 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Dáil Éireann has passed the Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017, to which the agreement of the Seanad is desired.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for his update. I note the 16% increase in funding for the Department this year, which is both welcome and necessary. We have heard all the talk about Brexit, although it has not been mentioned for a couple of weeks because of the moving of the deadline. Our connections to continental Europe and preparations at ports and so on come under the Minister's Department and...

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Before I call the next speaker, I owe the Minister and Senator Humphreys an apology. The schedule we received referred to statements on transport and sport. How could I accuse the Minister or the Senator of being Dublin-centric? It was all lost in translation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: While this might appear to be a significant issue in urban areas, it is also an issue in rural areas. The witnesses’ points are well made. They have pointed out the advantages of cycling in modern society. What is happening at the minute is there are plans and a lack of implementation on a transport network that was never designed for cyclists. That is the issue. It is intended to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am referring, for example, to cases where traffic builds up behind cyclists on a Sunday morning because four of them are cycling abreast. I can see both sides of the argument in that case because that can cause frustrations on all sides.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Maybe we are isolated down there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am not disagreeing with Ms Forsythe. All I am saying is that balance is always good. Cyclists deserve infrastructure, support and funding but my experience in life is that no one is ever 100% right or 100% wrong.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: We do not do grammatical corrections.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: We note the advice.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: We will take it as good advice.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: We are debating the Finance Bill 2019, not the Government arrangement.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator O'Donnell has the floor.