Results 401-420 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: The Minister is referencing a bottom line and also pointing out all of the trapdoors along the way. Is there a predetermined outcome?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: Is there a preferred outcome and can it be guaranteed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposals for Second Runway at Dublin Airport and Noise Regulation Legislation: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: It cannot. Consequently, as per the fears of the chairman of the DAA, we may end up with a second runway with all types of restrictions and less throughput of passengers.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: I call Senator Grace O'Sullivan. Does she wish to share time?

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: Did Senator Bacik indicate?

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: My apologies. I call Senator Bacik.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: I apologise to the Senator again. I had not fully informed myself of the make-up of the Technical Group. The next speaker is Senator Grace O'Sullivan who, I understand, wants to share her time with Senator Dolan.

Seanad: Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed. There are eight minutes in the time slot.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (11 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: I acknowledge the deep passion with which everybody on all sides of this debate has spoken, including the Tánaiste. As noted by previous speakers, we are unified on the need to improve the position and conditions of the Palestinian people. That is the first thing. The question is whether this can be done by continued diplomacy and work by Ireland led by the Tánaiste. I was...

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: I want to speak briefly on this Bill, which I support. I am a member of the Joint Committee on Transport and I listened to all this debate at pre-legislative stage as well. I listened to some of the circus that took place in the Lower House in the past few weeks. I very much support the Bill. I would have started out by asking if there is need to change the law in this area but have...

Seanad: Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: Amendment No. 27 has been discussed with amendment No. 13. Is the amendment agreed to?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (4 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for choosing this matter and the Minister of State for attending. We know it off by heart at this stage so there is no need for me to go into the details again. I have had a number of cases on this motorised transport grant, particularly because I come from a rural constituency where there is no public transport and people need to bring their family members...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (4 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Can he confirm if he will be bringing a memorandum to Government before the summer recess or the final Cabinet meeting? If not, this matter will run into the sand. I do not propose to add to the speculation about an election or the supply and confidence agreement. This scheme is committed to in the programme for Government and it needs to be...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (4 Jul 2018)

John O'Mahony: The Minister of State will not want to hear from me again on this matter.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Issues (28 Jun 2018)

John O'Mahony: Does Senator Anthony Lawlor wish to ask a brief supplementary question? I remind him that I allowed him latitude when he made his initial statement.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disease Management (28 Jun 2018)

John O'Mahony: The issue has been highlighted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Western Development Commission: Chairperson-Designate (27 Jun 2018)

John O'Mahony: I appreciate the Chairman letting me ask some questions because I am not a member of the committee. I heard that the witnesses would be here. They are both very welcome. It is important that I come to see my neighbours. They are based in Ballaghaderreen, where I live, and I am very aware of the great work the WDC has done since it was founded in 1998 in probing, researching, supporting...