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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (17 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received their primary teacher's honours degree allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18286/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: Some time ago the Minister spoke about new technology which can monitor the speed at which a vehicle goes from A to B. Is this in force or how will it be implemented? Will it have an impact? Technology is improving in every area. Might other improvements help the Garda detect speeding? In recent weeks in my constituency cases have been highlighted whereby the cars of people stopped...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: The legislation announced recently with regard to using mobile phones is something the witnesses will welcome. Will it have a big impact?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee and clarifying many issues. It has been a very useful engagement. We wish them well in their work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: Deputy Ellis was to be the next speaker but he was called away. Does Deputy Fleming wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: I call Deputy Coffey who will be followed by Senator Mooney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Twomey for his presentation and for addressing the issues raised by the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Business of Joint Committee. (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: As we have a quorum, we will commence. The interference from phones, apart from one phone, was much reduced at yesterday's meeting. I ask members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off. Apologies have been received from Deputies Eamonn Maloney and Michael Moynihan and Senator Terry Brennan. I propose we go into private session to deal other business.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Road Traffic Offences: An Garda Síochána (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this morning's meeting is to engage with An Garda Síochána on the difficulties encountered in obtaining convictions arising out of summonses based on evidence obtained by the GoSafe speed detection vehicles. The matter was highlighted recently in Kilrush District Court. On behalf of the committee I welcome assistant commissioner, Mr. John Twomey, as well as chief...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Pension Provisions (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: 108. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 428 of 14 September 2011, and No. 414 of 13 July 2012, and 359 of 4 December, and 358 of 17 December 2013 (details supplied), if his Department has progressed this matter [18113/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Administration (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: 141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when applications will be taken for new GLAS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18101/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: 142. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a person who is already in the agri-environment options scheme can apply to participate in the new GLAS scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18103/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: 143. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an owner of land who is renting land for which someone else is claiming entitlements can apply for the new GLAS scheme when the rental period has expired. [18104/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Duffy. To sum up, both today's debate and the interest expressed in the lead-up to it demonstrated again the importance of the witnesses' organisation throughout every town and village in the country. Deputy Colreavy observed that counties Sligo and Leitrim do not bother Croke Park too often.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: I can recall a famous day in 1994, when the capacity of Croke Park was approximately 65,000, on which there were approximately 40,000 Leitrim supporters and only approximately 25,000 Dublin supporters in attendance. I believe Aer Lingus's profits also rose that year, as there are only 25,000 people in County Leitrim. Moreover, there was no need for Sky then, because everyone was present, no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: This meeting has been an opportunity. In the days immediately after the announcement, there was a considerable amount of quick or emotive reaction. Today's proceedings gave the witnesses the chance to articulate the rationale behind the announcement. It also gave members the opportunity to convey the concerns and I believe this also will inform the GAA in three years' time. Consequently,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: Thank you, Deputy. At first I thought you were not a fan of Rupert Murdoch. I am glad you clarified that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: Because many members have indicated and our time is limited, could members confine themselves to questions as much as possible? I will bank a few members' questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: Do not rub it in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Broadcasting Rights: Gaelic Athletic Association (15 Apr 2014)

John O'Mahony: The likelihood is that because it is so widely available on RTE Digital, there will be fewer people paying to watch games in pubs and clubs.