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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Fáilte Ireland: Chairperson Designate (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Cawley. He is obviously determined to bring the same energy to this job as he did to others down the years. I have a few quick questions to ask before I hand over to Senator Mooney, who I understand is deputising for Deputy Dooley, because I know everyone is under time constraints. What has Fáilte Ireland done well in respect of marketing? Obviously, Mr. Cawley referred...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Fáilte Ireland: Chairperson Designate (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: We now proceed to No. 9 on the agenda, engagement with the chairperson designate of Fáilte Ireland, Mr. Michael Cawley. I apologise to Mr. Cawley for the number of absent members. There is a great deal going on in the Houses today, but perhaps we can assume that these absences mean there is universal approval for his appointment. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the approach...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does Mr. Christie wish to make a concluding point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The witnesses have made a compelling case and it is clear this issue must be examined. The committee will consider the case witnesses have made and the support that they have here. We will be following up on the matter. The question is why things have got to this stage in 2014. It is not just a question of this year, but something that has built up over the life of the structure. What we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: There is a changing dynamic which has been articulated and pointed out here. We thank the witnesses and will follow up on this to consider very seriously the points which have been made. We will have a meeting next week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does Mr. Carr want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Goddard is painting an amazing picture and a very honourable one. I assume that it presents many obstacles for him. Before concluding, I would like to ask a few questions. I was seeking figures for hoax calls to the emergency services last year, including the ambulance and fire brigade services. I was stunned by the figures. Does Mr. Christie's organisation receive many hoax calls?...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: That is good to hear, because I was stunned by the figures for the other emergency services.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The new chairman designate of Fáilte Ireland is the individual we will be interviewing. We hear all the presentations and answers to questions. At a future meeting, a private one, we will discuss this. It is clear there is a lot of support for what the delegates do. That will be reflected in our discussions. It is important to realise that what we can do is make recommendations and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The Deputy has made his views very clear.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The final two members who want to ask questions are Deputies O'Donovan and Ó Cuív.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: We are hardy people in Mayo.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does anyone else want to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Christie very much. He gave a very focused and informative presentation. When I was contacted by Mr. Carr on behalf of Mountain Rescue Ireland, we discussed the matter. We are delighted to have the group before us. It does hugely valuable work. It is incredible that MRI gets so little support. This is an ideal opportunity to highlight the issues. I am delighted to allow MRI...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Mountain Rescue Services: Mountain Rescue Ireland (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with Mountain Rescue Ireland in respect of the difficulties faced by mountain rescue teams in carrying out their functions. I welcome Mr. Alan Carr, team leader at Galway Mountain Rescue; Mr. Christopher England, team leader at Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue; Mr. Gerry Christie, training officer at Kerry Mountain Rescue and public relations officer at...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (14 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 140. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment option scheme payment. [21634/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Autism Support Services (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 15 April 2014, when the officials will contact the person concerned as outlined in the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21418/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 485. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when a decision will issue on an application for Leader funding (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21438/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (13 May 2014)

John O'Mahony: 530. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21347/14]