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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: We previously discussed the testing of vehicles for roadworthiness.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: It was a hot topic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: There might be flexibility within member states.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: If there are no other questions, I thank the Minister and his officials for coming before the committee to summarise the proposals on tomorrow's agenda. We appreciate that clarification and the fact that the Minister has come here in advance of the meeting. The December transport Council meeting will also be of great interest to members of this committee but perhaps, rather than appear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Forthcoming Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Discussion with Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of the meeting is to allow the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar, to brief members on the agenda for the meeting of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council in Luxembourg tomorrow. I welcome him and his officials, Mr. Fintan Towey, Ms Ethna Brogan, Mr. Eddie Burke, Mr. Seamus Ryan and Mr. Michael Morrissey. Members should bear in mind...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (9 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42540/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 485. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their area based farm payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42094/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 486. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their area based farm payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42095/13]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the provisions in the Bill, which in effect is a further effort to build on the good work of recent years in making our roads safer for all citizens, whether they be motorists, pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists. Sometimes one can look on penalty points as being harsh, but we must educate people to see them as incentives for better behaviour on the road rather than impediments...

Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to contribute to the debate. I welcome the content of the Bill and the reasons for its implementation. A more mature nation is one that is open, transparent, fair and accountable. Thankfully, we are moving away from a society in which secrecy breeds suspicion and a lack of trust and accountability. A Fine Gael and Labour Party Government introduced the original Act in 1997 and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 198. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment for their agri-environment options scheme 2; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41571/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme Issues (3 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 207. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision on an appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41662/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 234. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41634/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (1 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed toll holiday for HGVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40531/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Adventure Activities Regulation (1 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on proposals to regulate the adventure sports industry and ensure safety in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40532/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (1 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Irish Authorities informed the Commission that the school transport scheme was operated under contract by Bus Éireann for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40535/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (1 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter in relation to an issue regarding a tendering process (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40536/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (1 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 513. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if it is intended that the Law Society will continue to have a dual role both representative and regulatory in the provisions of the Legal Services Bill 2011; and if it is intended that there will be a provision on the Bill to provide for a fair, just and appropriate review system for solicitors in respect of any complaints that they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (1 Oct 2013)

John O'Mahony: 514. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has decided to leave the financial investigation of solicitors practices to be handled by the Law Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41144/13]