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Psychological Service: Motion (20 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: I compliment Deputy Hayes on tabling the motion and the Fine Gael Party for giving priority to school children and their special needs which are not being catered for by the education system. I speak on this motion having been in the front-line of the teaching profession for many years and having experienced at first hand the frustrations of principals, teachers and parents at the inability...

Written Answers — Local Government Elections: Local Government Elections (14 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 229: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will carry out a review of the boundaries for the local election in 2009; if so, when this review will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28907/07]

Child Care: Motion (13 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute briefly to this debate on our community child care services and I commend Deputy Shatter and Fine Gael on bringing forward this motion. There is deep concern among community child care providers across the country that the proposed new child care subvention scheme will only lead to greater disadvantage within our communities. The new scheme...

Undocumented Irish in the United States: Motion (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate and to support the Fine Gael motion to regularise the plight of thousands of illegal Irish in the US. I congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Ring, on tabling the motion and on his continued efforts to resolve this ongoing problem, which has worsened since September 2001. I welcome the fact that the Government has agreed to...

Cancer Services: Statements (Resumed). (7 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on cancer services. I sympathise with all the women in the midlands and their families who are going though unbearable trauma as they face the agony of being rescreened and await the results. The Minister and the Government introduced the new cancer strategy and centres of excellence with great fanfare a couple of months ago. It was as...

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding waiting lists at Mayo General Hospital for physiotherapy appointments; and the number of physiotherapists working at the hospital. [27261/07]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has plans to increase the meal and travel allowances for VTOS students as the current rates have applied since January 2002 and are inadequate in view of rising prices and costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27260/07]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (6 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason for the delay in issuing requested special feature maps to a solicitor acting on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [27147/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual cost of the lease of a building (details supplied) in County Mayo; the length of the lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26694/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (1 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the annual cost of the lease of a building (details supplied) in County Mayo; the length of the lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26695/07]

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

John O'Mahony: Like others, I welcome this overdue Bill. The relevant legislation has not been updated in 40 years. Most Deputies have been involved in collecting for, paying to or administering charitable organisations. It is vital that the proper structures and regulations be put in place if the public is to know that their money is being put to the good use for which it was intended and if there is to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (31 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action that will be taken regarding the equipment for cancer treatment at Mayo General Hospital, that has been fundraised for and presented by the people of Mayo, if services are downgraded at the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26011/07]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (31 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 551: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a decision will be made in respect of the application (details supplied) for funding for Crossboyne sewerage scheme. [25978/07]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (31 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 584: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there is grant-aid available from his Department in respect of the proposed project (details supplied); and his Department's policy in this area. [26440/07]

Written Answers — National Concert Hall: National Concert Hall (25 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the estimated total cost of the refurbishment and extension of the National Concert Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25596/07]

Sports Capital Programme. (25 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: I agree with the comments made by everybody here regarding the importance of sport. As someone who was a teacher for 30 years, I realise the importance of this. Deputy Mitchell made the point about the use of facilities in schools for communities. It is a hugely important and burning matter and raises a number of issues, such as the question of insurance. I do not know whether this has...

National Stadium. (25 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: I support Deputy Mitchell in this regard. The project will be a great addition to sports infrastructure in Ireland. I note the sports that will be accommodated. I urge the Minister to ensure the pitch is the correct size for Gaelic games, not like Lansdowne Road, which was supposed to accommodate Gaelic games. Pitches for Gaelic games are bigger than those for other sports.

Agrifood Industry: Motion (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: I fully support the Fine Gael motion. The agricultural sector is under pressure from all sides. Farmers are getting lower prices for their products while paying increased prices for feed products. All that the agricultural industry seeks is a level playing field. Farmers in Ireland are regulated to the highest degree but must compete in the marketplace with food products from other...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has had individual transport withdrawn from them in view of the danger of cross-infection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25549/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Oct 2007)

John O'Mahony: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will sanction a new school for a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [25548/07]