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Topical Issue Debate: Leader Programmes (29 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for the answer but the problem I have is that there is no timeline. The basic question that required an answer was whether the backlog would be cleared and whether new applications would be opened up soon in order that all the money that can be drawn down is made available. It is important that this issue is clarified for the sake of confidence in the Leader...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (29 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for carer's allowance; the reason for the delay in making a decision on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53633/12]

Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: In light of the fact that funding of LEADER projects in north-east Mayo has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation, is legislation promised on how LEADER funding is to be distributed? This is an urgent matter which I have tried to raise on numerous occasions in the last three weeks with no success. There are many community groups waiting for funding and I ask the Taoiseach...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: NRA and RPA: Discussion with Chairman Designate (28 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. O'Rourke for outlining his curriculum vitae. His experience makes him eminently suitable. Given his experience in funding projects, does he see public private partnerships playing a key role in the future? I questioned Mr. Fred Barry, who was before the committee two weeks ago, on the funding of projects, in particular the Gort to Athenry road. His response was that, while...

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: What about Oranmore?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: On the sports capital funding grants not taken up, I presume this relates to allocations that were made back as far as 2008 to sports clubs that have not drawn them down for whatever reason, and they were not drawn down this year either. Does this mean they will be available to them next year?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: Is there a cut-off point?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: Is this the first time they have been cut off? Were they available to them up until this year?

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: It would have been important that they would have been notified of what would happen if the funds were not drawn down by a certain date.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: If the Minister of State would get back to me, I would appreciate it.

Committee on Transport and Communications: Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 31 - Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his presentation. Some €3.2 million in sports capital grants was not taken up. Has that been ongoing since 2008? Is that available to be drawn down in 2013? What are the implications of that? There is also €3.2 million for the sports campus. This might not be the forum for asking about the delays, but I thought that was on schedule. I ask...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their appeal for invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52271/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when new applications for funding may be made to North East Leader Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52612/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the outcome of an investigation into the procedures used by North East Leader Company and the effects it is having on the allocation of funding to projects in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52613/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes (27 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the backlog of applications of funding of projects for local communities to North East Leader will be cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52614/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Regulation of Energy Sector: Discussion with CER (21 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: The CER is the last resort.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Regulation of Energy Sector: Discussion with CER (21 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: The issue of vulnerable customers has been addressed, but I refer to the helpline Dr. McGowan mentioned in his presentation. What can be done for customers who contact the CER? Is its role merely to acknowledge that customers have been treated badly or will it also take up a customer's case with the company? Last year the Minister for Social Protection attempted to reach a deal with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Motherway and Mr. Clancy for their presentation, in which they mentioned the 2020 targets. Are they confident these targets will be met? Micro generation for farmers and smaller communities has been mentioned. How viable are these smaller operations? It is important that small operators see a benefit and that this subsidises their other activities. Tidal or wave energy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Developments in Sustainable Energy: Discussion with SEAI (21 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: Is the SEAI happy with people's level of understanding when they apply for these grants? Why is approval granted so quickly and then the onus is on applicants to prove their entitlement to a grant? In a sense, it is as if they are guilty until proved innocent?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (20 Nov 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if insulation grants are available for primary schools to replace windows and doors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51459/12]