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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

John O'Mahony: That is fine, but I have another meeting to attend, which is why I wanted to ask the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

John O'Mahony: The Minister mentioned regional airports, while earlier we spoke about infrastructure. Under the previous Government, I chaired an airport study group to consider what was needed. Ireland West Airport Knock caters for more passengers than all of the other regional airports combined. I welcome the recent allocation of funding. Does the Minister plan to visit Ireland West Airport Knock? If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

John O'Mahony: In the case of the questions the Minister did not have time to come to, could he supply us with answers afterwards?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Service Obligation Levy Increase (21 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Cathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach or whoever was responsible for selecting this Commencement matter. I welcome the Minister of State for what is his first debate on a matter in which I have been involved. I also congratulate him on his appointment. I was contacted by a number of businesses about the public service obligation, PSO, levy, which it is proposed be increased by...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Service Obligation Levy Increase (21 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I suppose the reality of what he has said is that the PSO levy increases when prices decrease. That drives people crazy. In other words, the benefits of price decreases are wiped out by something else. While I understand perfectly the point made by the Minister of State about the independence of the CER in setting the levy, I suggest that if an...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I have been requested to raise the issue of pay-per-view broadcasting of sports events. The group that contacted me wishes to keep Gaelic games free to air. Negotiations on broadcasting rights have commenced between the GAA and various companies. This is a major issue which affects all sports. At the weekend, for example, the British Open was broadcast for the first time on Sky Sports,...

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I probably will not use the full eight minutes I have been allocated, so I can share it.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I do not know who is next. We will see. I might speak for eight minutes.

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I want to place on the record my support for this motion from Senator Butler. As Senator O'Reilly said earlier, he has been pioneering this for many years. He speaks from his own personal experience, so he comes from that angle as well. I remember sitting in halls in the west with over 200 people who are self-employed. As a result of the economic crash, they were left destitute and there...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I raise an issue today relating to water safety, particularly regarding the protection of piers, slipways and harbours. We are at the peak of the summer season, with schools on holiday and tourism numbers at their peak. Tragically, over 140 people are drowned each year for various reasons. Some drown tragically and by suicide but that is not the point I want to make. We all remember the...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I am told we are in injury time.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: The Senator has made his point. I understand that Senator Reilly and Senator Mulherin are sharing time.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I am told that I must call the Minister at 3.25 p.m.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: Senator Dolan is next.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: The Senator has over four minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: Last week I raised the issue of the delay in the processing of passports. I welcome the Minister's announcement yesterday that 233 people have been appointed to the Passport Office to deal with the backlog. I urge members of the public to check their passports in good time in respect of renewals. There is a facility where a passport holder can sign up to receive an alert three months...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Naval Service Vessels (6 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter and the Minister of State for his attendance. I request that the decommissioned Naval Service vessel LE Aislingbe donated to the people of Galway for use as a floating museum moored at either Galway Docks or Salthill. To set out some of the background to this matter, in September 1996, Galway Corporation, which is now Galway City Council,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Naval Service Vessels (6 Jul 2016)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his outline. All of this has happened very recently and I understand the criteria involved and the need for a feasibility study. Nevertheless, I ask that the proposal is explored and that departmental officials meet with the interested parties in Galway. Given the time constraints since decommissioning, it will not have been possible to carry out a...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2016)

John O'Mahony: I wish to raise an issue regarding tourism, which has been the shining light of the economy in the past five years, even during the worst recession in the history of the State. Because of various initiatives, including the 9% VAT rate and targeted marketing by our State agencies Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland of The Gathering, the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and so on,...