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Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: Keady and Aghavilly schools in Armagh have been signed off for closure. That is a fact in the same way as the fiscal issue Deputy Ó Snodaigh raised. I have a problem with the populist statements from some Independents who never have and never will have an opportunity to make decisions themselves. Deputy Boyd Barrett said it was hard to come up with solutions in three minutes. He has...

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thought I had ten minutes, so I will have to pack a lot into three minutes. I welcome the opportunity to make a contribution. It is appropriate that we should discuss this in advance of the budget. In February of last year the Government was handed the most difficult task of any Administration throughout Europe. I compliment the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste, the Minister for Public...

Statutory Sick Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: County Kerry is exporting jobs to County Kildare.

Statutory Sick Pay: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to contribute to this debate. I acknowledge Deputy Calleary and Fianna Fáil for raising it. This was a proposal in advance of last year's budget and here it is again. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry's important assertion last night that there is ongoing consultation but nothing has been brought to Government. Deputy Dara Murphy mentioned the debate was...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. I asked whether something could be done differently. I accept in good faith the efforts that are being made to fine-tune this system. One of the letters I received referred to "the company" that is validating the documents that are submitted. Can the Minister of State let me know whether some of the processing of grant applications, or of...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: -----can something be done to educate people on how to make applications? It might help to ensure SUSI does not receive applications that are half-completed or do not include the full documentation. If almost 20,000 applications are incomplete, something is wrong. I understand that appeals should take no more than 27 days. Anecdotally, I have heard about a few dozen appeals that have...

Topical Issue Debate: Student Grant Scheme Applications (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter and for allowing me raise it. August and September are life-changing months for second level students who are moving on to third level. They get their leaving certificate results in August and get their college offers later that month or in early September. They then have to go and look for accommodation and people with whom to share...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I regret that I must absent myself to attend another meeting. I propose that Deputy Patrick O'Donovan take the Chair again. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: The committee will consider that proposal at another time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: Deputy Mac Lochlainn, I am trying to be as liberal as possible but we need to vacate this room by 1.45 p.m. and other speakers are indicating.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: We need to move on as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the witnesses. I was planning to ask them to clarify the situation of the new company with the same people involved. I will call Deputy McHugh, Deputy McLoughlin and Deputy McConalogue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Discussion with Irish Aviation Authority (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I apologise if some members did not get to contribute as early as they should have because I took over the Chair after the meeting started. If members are agreeable we will take some answers now because there were some good, focused questions. I will allow other members to come in afterwards.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation (24 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Questions No. 292 of 7 February 2012, no. 249 of 8 May 2012 and No. 395 of 3 July 2012, the progress that has been made on this case; when payment will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46606/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Grants (23 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is not eligible for a non adjacent grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45644/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason payment for home tuition funds in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo are paid at the end of each month rather than in advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46099/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Grants (23 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46518/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Grants (23 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46519/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Grants (23 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on a Student Universal Support Ireland grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46520/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Grant Appeals (23 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7 will receive a decision on their appeal for a student grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46542/12]