Results 661-680 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: It would appear to me that it would be nearly more important for coach drivers to be subject to zero levels than for the motorists we are talking about. However, I will rest that point.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: From the data the witnesses have given us, it appears that in 2011, when the limit was brought down to 50 mg, there was a reduction in road deaths. The witnesses have made the point that the lower limit was the reason for the reduction in deaths. Are the witnesses now putting the blame for the recent increase in deaths on the level of the threshold or the severity of the penalties?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: There was other data given in the presentation which Deputy Catherine Murphy and others have questioned, about people with blood alcohol levels under 50 mg and between 21 mg and 50 mg. I am still confused by that evidence and I think it is undermining the witnesses' case. If I felt one life could be saved by making whatever reduction, I would support it. However, I have not heard...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I accept that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: The witness is arguing for zero tolerance and 0 mg-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: It is important that we challenge what the witnesses are saying and that is done in a totally genuine-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I would not agree if the vintners were to attack the witnesses and I do not agree with the witness saying that vintners are disingenuous. I have been in pubs that are controlled places for people to drink. The publicans have been caring, have brought people home and stopped people from getting into their cars. The witnesses can blame the legislators in the Oireachtas rather than the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: The witnesses indicated they cannot produce files because of data concerns. There was a graphic road safety campaign last Christmas that was excellent. I praise the courage of the families who were affected. If we had the permission of the relatives of somebody killed as a result of a driver having 55 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in his or her system, could the information be given...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I refer to the issue of the GMIT Castlebar campus, which Senator Walsh raised a few moments ago, and the lack of action on the part of the Minister. It is important that there is a little balance in this debate. The Leader might ask the Minister, Deputy Bruton, to come to the House to explain the progress on the working group he has set up regarding the GMIT Castlebar campus. He has...
- Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: Before calling the next speaker, I welcome the Athleague Active Retirement Group to the Gallery.
- Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for his statement.
- Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I thank Senator Warfield.
- Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: Before we conclude let me welcome the pupils and teachers from St. Kieran's national school in Fuerty, County Roscommon, who are guests of Senator Leyden. They are very welcome.
- Seanad: Gender Recognition (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (10 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I will not need eight minutes. I compliment the Senators involved in bringing forward this Bill. Litter is a major issue not only in cities but also in rural areas which is where I would be more aware of it. Dumping in beauty spots and in drains is widespread and is an increasing phenomenon. One can see empty wine bottles and other items dumped on the grass verges of our public roads and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Upgrading of the N4 and N5 Roads Infrastructure: Discussion (3 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: To put this in context, this morning I left Ballaghaderreen at 5 a.m. to be here at 8 a.m. Sligo is another hour away, Donegal is another two hours, Westport another hour and a half, and Belmullet through Ballina would be another two and a half hours. That is the context. As I am from the centre of the western province, this is really the heart of the matter. I was driving a car but a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Upgrading of the N4 and N5 Roads Infrastructure: Discussion (3 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: It needs a triple bypass.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Upgrading of the N4 and N5 Roads Infrastructure: Discussion (3 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I thank the witnesses for answering all the questions. Above any group which has come before us, there is a unanimous approach from its side and from ours. It has been pointed out already that the committee cannot allocate funding, but what I hope to do, along with Deputy Troy and other members is that we, as a committee, would make a recommendation to the Minister that this be right on the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Upgrading of the N4 and N5 Roads Infrastructure: Discussion (3 May 2017)
John O'Mahony: I warmly welcome the delegation representing chambers of commerce from the midlands, west and north west. Some are involved in industry and Sligo Institute of Technology. I thank them for their detailed briefing and not only today's. I attended a briefing they gave in Buswells Hotel prior to Christmas. I am familiar with the scene in Mayo, in particular, and the obstacles to industry...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
John O'Mahony: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate in the House after Easter about the state of sport in Ireland and its administration, governance and funding. During the past weeks and months, sport has made headlines, in may cases for positive reasons but also for very negative reasons. In the last couple of days, all Members will have received the Sport Ireland report on the Rio games. It is a...