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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: To finish, the 250 MW from 2016, the security there, is that just a limited extra to cover the couple of years that the-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: My interpretation of it is that it will not increase. It is not a saving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: It will be costlier if the interconnector is not built.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I call Deputy Colreavy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I merely follow the order agreed by the committee at the beginning.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I presume there are separate planning applications.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Is it a possibility that it could it be turned down on one side and agreed on the other? In other words, is it the case that unless both sides agree it does not go ahead?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: So there is an interconnection between the planning processes as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I just wanted to clarify that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: We will check it out. At the outset, I mentioned Mr. Odd Håkon Hoelsæter, who I believe is from Norway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Mr. Blaney might clarify the situation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: North-South Interconnector: Discussion (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I wanted to clarify it on the record so we followed through on a request which was made. I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee, engaging with us and answering members' questions in a forthright way. It is important that we highlight these concerns and discuss them as it is our role to do so and we will do it to the best of our ability.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: 163. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an invalidity pension; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22967/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: 171. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive disability allowance arrears; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23106/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing: Environmental Protection Agency (10 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of the earlier part of this meeting is to engage with representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency in regard to the interim report prepared by it on the potential impacts on the environment and human health from unconventional gas exploration and extraction projects. On behalf of the committee, I would like to welcome from the EPA, Mr. Dara Lynott, deputy director...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing: Environmental Protection Agency (10 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Thank you, Mr. Lynott. At this point I have to leave the meeting. Deputy Brendan Griffin will take over as Acting Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Joint Sitting with the Joint Comittee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Pro-Social Drivers Programme: Pro-Social Ireland (10 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: Turning to the usual housekeeping, let us ensure that all mobile telephones are switched off. I am Deputy John O'Mahony, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications. My colleague, Deputy David Stanton, chairs the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. The purpose of this afternoon's continued meeting is to engage with the Donegal-based driver rehabilitation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Joint Sitting with the Joint Comittee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Pro-Social Drivers Programme: Pro-Social Ireland (10 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: On behalf of both committees, I welcome Mr. Gary Doggett, Mr. Mick Quinlivan, Mr. Paul McCusker and Mr. Martin McFadden of Pro-Social Ireland. I draw their attention to the fact that, by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Joint Sitting with the Joint Comittee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Pro-Social Drivers Programme: Pro-Social Ireland (10 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I will hand over to members and to my colleague, Deputy David Stanton, in a moment. I thank the witnesses for the presentation. It is intriguing and a solution to an issue. Reducing fatalities and improving behaviour were the two main points. I want to ask some questions, following which I will open to floor to members, who I ask to stick to asking questions as much as possible, and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Joint Sitting with the Joint Comittee on Justice, Defence and Equality
Pro-Social Drivers Programme: Pro-Social Ireland (10 Jun 2015)

John O'Mahony: I am wondering if it is an exact figure or anecdotal. Also, reference was made to the aim of rolling out the programme across the country. What cost are we talking about? I will put all my questions together. On the workings of the programme, is this a case in which a young person or whoever is in court and the judge recommends that they do this course? Might they do this course if they...