Results 861-880 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I call the Leader.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I omitted at the outset to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Breen. I believe it is his first time to contribute since his appointment so I wish him well and congratulate him on the appointment. I call Senator Gavan who has six minutes.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Is the proposal to amend the Order of Business agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I invite Senator Grace O'Sullivan to speak for the Civil Engagement group.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I did not receive any indication of time sharing.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I wish to discuss the PSO levies on electricity charges and the proposed increases for 2016 and 2017. The PSO is a Government levy on all customers, both domestic and industrial. It has been increased substantially over the years and it is used to subsidise renewable energy generation. The proposed increase of 36% comes into effect in October. I have been contacted by a number of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I thank Senator Norris but I do not think there is anything we can do about it at this stage.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Senator Reilly is next. A number of Senators are offering but we will get to everyone.
- Seanad: Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (29 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I will pass on the Senator's request.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: One of the reactions to the decision of the UK to leave the EU has been a surge in applications for Irish passports both in the UK and in Northern Ireland. It is my understanding that there are millions of people eligible for Irish passports who have not previously applied, although things can sometimes be exaggerated in the media. The Passport Office does a wonderful job, sometimes with...
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: Each Senator has five minutes for their contribution.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I ask the Senator to finish up.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: I am sorry, but the Senator is a minute over time. I want to allow everybody to speak.
- Seanad: United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (28 Jun 2016)
John O'Mahony: We will now move on to the time slot for the Civil Engagement group. Senator Alice-Mary Higgins has five minutes.