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Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for his reply and for instructing the Bus Éireann executives to meet us. I ask him to instruct those executives to tell us what savings are being made through the withdrawal of certain routes. As I stated with regard to the Carracastle route, Bus Éireann will be travelling farther with the proposed new route. Also, will he instruct the executives to outline...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: I want to add my concern and objection to the proposed changes to the Expressway routes due to be implemented from Sunday next. Services are being changed or withdrawn altogether where there are no alternative forms of public transport. I refer in particular to Route 22, the Ballina, Longford, Dublin Airport route, where the stops at Carracastle in County Mayo and Elphin, Roosky and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason this case has been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41303/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Application Numbers (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications received each month for the years 2011 and to date in 2012 for carer's allowance; the number of applications on hand waiting to be processed; the reason for the delay in processing these applications; the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41681/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals received each month for 2011 and to date in 2012 for appeals to her Department; the number of appeals on hand waiting to be processed; the reason for the delay in processing these applications; the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41682/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41749/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1782 of Tuesday 18 September 2012, when a decision will issue on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41590/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for medical card; the reason for the delay in issuing a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42000/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Oct 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their application for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42066/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Digital Switchover: Discussion (27 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister and the officials from the Department and RTE for attending this meeting. I compliment them on the information campaign they have conducted at various levels to keep public representatives informed. The success of that is evident for me from the lack of queries I have received in my clinics. Certainly, the queries I have received in the last few weeks did not match the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (27 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their forestry grant payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41087/12]

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to express my staunch support for the proposal which will be decided by the people by way of referendum on 10 November. It is a long awaited and much needed initiative and I commend the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, the Taoiseach and the Cabinet on bringing it forward within 18 months of coming to office. I also welcome the cross-party support for the...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to express my staunch support for the proposal which will be decided by the people by way of referendum on 10 November. It is a long awaited and much needed initiative and I commend the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, the Taoiseach and the Cabinet on bringing it forward within 18 months of coming to office. I also welcome the cross-party support for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan for Ireland: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: I do not want to repeat questions asked. Mr. Dunning mentioned high-speed broadband for schools. I understand this is being progressed in my constituency of County Mayo. Will he update us on the progress made and how soon all schools will be connected? Will the programme be delivered on time? This will benefit schools, but is there any way it will help local communities, local industry...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan for Ireland: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Henry for the presentation. I am looking at the location of the networks throughout the country, particularly in Kiltimagh, Knock, Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Ballina and Belmullet in County Mayo, which is my constituency. I know these were chosen because of the lack of facilities or broadband but a number of gaps exist in Roscommon and Clare. Why is the pattern as it is? I agree...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: National Broadband Plan for Ireland: Discussion (26 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: I detect there was very high use of broadband in Donegal yesterday.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (26 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision on an appeal for asylum will issue in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41022/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (25 Sep 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; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40072/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (25 Sep 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; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40217/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (25 Sep 2012)

John O'Mahony: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County will receive a decision on their application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40222/12]