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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (25 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason penalty points are not applied to a person's licence from the date of the offence, for example, if a person caught speeding on 22 April 2014 pay their fine the points are only applied to the person's licence from 14 July 2014; the reason for the delay in applying the point; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to contribute in the short time allocated. Everyone acknowledges there is a problem. It has been outlined by the Minister of State in the motion. While everyone acknowledges there is a problem, it will not be solved by the farmers, the factory owners and the Minister firing shots and accusations at one another. Round table discussions, which have taken place, and the actions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 520. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delays in making a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26584/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Responsibilities (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 523. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an up to date list of contact persons and departments for each section of the Health Service Executive west area and the west and north west hospital groups in view of recent changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26588/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 524. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delays in making a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26589/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 525. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the reason for the delays in making a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26613/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 568. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their medical card appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26863/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (24 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 655. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27340/14]

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (19 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I want to be helpful and I take the point he makes regarding the application for a resource room and the requirement for further information. I understand the Department contacted the school today. The Department is planning on a year-to-year basis but there is no point building a small room in the short term if it must be rebuilt the following...

Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (19 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this urgent matter as a Topical Issue debate. I understand the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, is abroad on Government business. Accordingly, I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, for responding to the issue. It relates to Gort Sceiche national school, Annefield, Hollymount, County Mayo, which has applied for additional...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Retirement Scheme Applications (19 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: 124. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes in place for a farmer who has to retire from farming due to ill health; his plans to put one in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26434/14]

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to contribute briefly to the debate on this Bill, which allows us to address the issues that have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. I commend the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, on acting speedily to set a process in train to deal with a multitude of problems and introduce badly needed reform. Members on all sides of the House will agree that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I presume attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse and the distillery in Midleton, along with other attractions, are very popular with tourists. Is the Guinness Storehouse one of the most popular attractions? Do the delegates engage with groups such as Diageo?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: It is obvious that the delegates do not agree with the comments made by DIGI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank the delegates from Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland for today's enlightening discussion. It is a good news story and both organisations have worked hard to improve the sector in recent years. It is clear from today's discussion that great opportunities and challenges exist and this is why Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland are necessary. We wish them well in their work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: Do the witnesses have any comments to make in response?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, DIGI, raised an issue with regard to tourism and alcohol-related attractions in correspondence that arose during private business earlier. The group referred to the alarming lack of focus on alcohol-related attractions in recent Fáilte Ireland advertising campaigns. It said: The Wild Atlantic Way is a fantastic initiative but there has been no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: I know that Deputy Colreavy wants to come in, but I would appreciate if we would take replies to questions in the order they were asked, first Deputy McLellan, then Deputy Coffey and Deputy Griffin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: How is it divided among the local authorities?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Tourism Marketing Strategies: Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland (18 Jun 2014)

John O'Mahony: The Deputy made a good pitch for Waterford. We will move to Kerry now and Deputy Griffin.