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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: On the one hand Mr. Keegan says the promoter should have mediated, but when he did that-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: Yes, but the GAA has many strands. The strands in which committee members are involved are divorced from-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: I call Deputy timmy Dooley. I remind members to try to confine their contributions to three minutes, if possible, because I want to get everyone in. If I must come back to members, I will do so. We will be as fair as we possibly can.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: Before I hand over the to the members, I want to clarify a number of matters. I also wish to ask a few questions. We received a letter on Friday from Dublin City Council asking about members of the committee who were also members of the GAA. I want to point out clearly that I am a member of the GAA, have always been and probably will always be, but I had no hand, act or part in any...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: I remind members to turn off their mobile phones during the meeting. I also remind members that this meeting will reconvene at 5 p.m. when we will meet representatives of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland. Apologies have been received from Deputy Seán Kenny and Senator O'Sullivan. Deputy McDonald is substituting for Deputy Colreavy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Concert Licensing: Dublin City Council (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with Mr. Owen Keegan, chief executive officer of Dublin City Council, and with Mr. Jim Keogan, executive manager of the council's planning department, in order to discuss the council's role as the event licensing authority for concerts, particularly in the case of the Garth Brooks concerts. Mr. John Downey from Dublin City Council is also in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: 610. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 14 has not received a decision on their medical card; his views on the length of time it is taking to issue a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30679/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: 638. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 139 of 25 June 2014 and 209 to 212, inclusive, of 4 June 2014, when the information requested will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30971/14]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Responsibilities (15 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: 639. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 523 of 24 June 2014 when the information requested will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30972/14]
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: The public health (standardised packaging of tobacco) Bill has been in the House in recent weeks. Will the Tánaiste provide a timeline for Committee Stage and when the Bill will be enacted? I have been contacted by a cigar company in Ballaghaderreen about the implications for a company which is exporting and providing hundreds of jobs.
- Order of Business (10 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: My second question is on the fines legislation and when it will be enacted.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I also welcome the fact that this matter is being discussed and that a review is taking place in the context of ensuring that the free travel scheme - which is paid for by means of a subsidy from the Government - will be protected for those who really deserve it. The scheme provides a huge boost to business and tourism throughout the...
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: It has, however, provided the Government with the opportunity to confirm that the scheme will continue. The previous Administration froze the subsidy relating to the scheme in 2010. In the context of protecting the scheme for those who are entitled to avail of it, I received anecdotal evidence from pensioners I have met who, while travelling to Galway, Wexford or wherever, saw young people...
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the review, particularly as it will protect the scheme for those who really deserve to avail of it. The only scaremongering about this matter in recent weeks has come in the form of the motion before the House and from comments made by a number of members of the Opposition.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: Yes, but it was commented upon in the past week when Age Action Ireland issued a statement.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: It was commented upon by various members of the Opposition. It is important to repeat what the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport have stated that the free travel scheme will not be affected.
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: How many times must we say this to those who served in a Government which reduced carer's allowance twice, disability allowance, widow's pension and invalidity on two occasions?
- Free Travel Pass: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: The motivation of those who framed the motion is shallow, particularly when one considers the actions they took when they were in power.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: CIE: Chairman Designate (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: On behalf of the committee I thank Ms Jupp for coming before the committee, for engaging with members so openly and for outlining her vision for the future in the context of the challenges and opportunities that exist. We will send a transcript of these proceedings to the Minister. We wish Ms Jupp well for the future in her post.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: CIE: Chairman Designate (9 Jul 2014)
John O'Mahony: I welcome Ms Vivienne Jupp, chairman designate of CIE, and invite her to make an opening statement.