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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: No. I will let the Deputy come back in again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: Let Mr. Collins speak. I want order now and want everybody to have a fair chance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: Members' contributions will alternate between Government and Opposition, as laid down. The next speakers will be Deputies O'Donovan, Colreavy, Harrington and Mattie McGrath and we will get everybody else in also. Deputy Dooley is also on the list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: I ask members to confine themselves to questions as far as possible, but the lead spokespeople will speak individually and then we can group speakers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Collins for his presentation. I wish to ask a few questions before I hand over to members. In light of the news last week that UTV is applying for a licence to establish a television station in this jurisdiction, I would be interested in hearing Mr. Collins's comments on what is agreed is a very small market. What is his interpretation of the possible effect on RTE and TV3? Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Future funding of Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion with Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: The joint committee is resumed in public session. We will now deal with item No. 9, engagement with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Representatives of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland are with us this morning to discuss the authority's recommendations on the future funding of public service broadcasting, published last July, and the report of May 2013, prepared by Crowe Howarth,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: This meeting has been convened to consider the proposal that Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann approve the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013 in draft. Copies of the order in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 30 October and referred to the Joint Committee on Transport and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: From my interpretation of it, this seems a technical legal matter. Members may wish to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

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

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, stated he will send statutory instruments - this is an order - to committee before they are implemented. If there is no further comment, we will conclude the discussion. I thank the Minister of State for coming in to bring the matter before us. I propose the committee goes into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (13 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013,a copy of which Order in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 68. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend the deadline from 1 January 2014 for persons who wish to pay their local property tax in full by cash as the date for payment is 1 January 2014; if he will extend this deadline to 1 March 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47739/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a phone and/or email service for Members of the Oireachtas for the Revenue Commissioner's local property tax service due to the large volume of calls and that fact persons and Oireachtas Members are unable to receive information received from constituents as constituents are unable to get through or left holding on the property tax local...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused their fees under the free fees scheme in view of the fact that Student Universal Support Ireland has given written confirmation that their fees are covered under the free fees scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48229/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 188. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their carer's allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47737/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 189. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a date for their oral hearing on a social welfare appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47741/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 203. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their review for domiciliary care allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48006/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal Awards (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 321. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their payment under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme; the reason for the delay in issuing this payment and if a new tribunal has been established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48002/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (12 Nov 2013)

John O'Mahony: 359. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their disadvantaged area aid payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47968/13]