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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: I would expect that all members of the board would represent the views and interests of workers. I suppose we are getting involved in the internal processes, which are not really for us to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: The points have been made.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: Deputy Troy had a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Peat Briquette Production: Bord na Móna (27 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee. There was no agreement and there were strong opinions on both sides, but the matter got good ventilation. I thank the witnesses for the way they engaged. I also thank the members for their questions, which clarified the rationale for all the things that have happened. We look forward to a meeting of minds on all the matters we...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (27 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: 49. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20954/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Installation Aid Scheme Eligibility (27 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: 86. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of the 4,000 farmers identified that are under 40 years of age and who commenced farming between 2002 to 2008, with entitlements below national average, the number of these who could have availed of installation aid available at that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21048/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: 89. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive a decision on an invalidity pension review; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19685/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (19 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: 98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on a review of an application for carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19773/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Herd Numbers (19 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: 212. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will receive a herd number; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19631/15]

Implementation of National Dementia Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (14 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: I commend and support the implementation of the national dementia strategy. Its publication in December was both necessary and welcome because, as the country’s age profile increases, so too does the problem of dementia. Ireland’s population is aging as evidenced during the debates on the fair deal scheme. There will be nearly 1 million people aged over 65 by 2031, an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with officials from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and a representative from the National Transport Authority on the provisions in the draft public transport Bill 2015. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Kevin Doyle, Ms Eilis O'Connor and Ms Nicola Hayes from the Department, and Mr. Hugh Creegan from the NTA. I draw the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Doyle for his presentation. I will hand straight over to Deputy Dooley.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: What happens if they do not pay in the second period? Do they go to court?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: What was the third payment option?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: It increased from €50 to €100 in advance of the court case.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: So third option is not gone for ever.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Draft Public Transport Bill 2015: Discussion (13 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: The negative is that the incentives get bigger. On behalf of the committee, I thank the representatives for appearing before the committee and explaining the technical nature of the provisions. I ask that they take note of the concerns and views of the Members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (6 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: We now come to pre-legislative scrutiny on the general scheme of the road traffic Bill 2015. The purpose of this afternoon's meeting is to engage with representatives of the Garda National Traffic Bureau and the Irish Road Haulage Association as part of the committee's pre-legislative scrutiny on the heads of the road traffic Bill 2015. On behalf of the committee I welcome the assistant...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (6 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: I call Mr. McMahon or Mr. Molony of the Irish Road Haulage Association.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: General Scheme of Road Traffic Bill 2015: Discussion (Resumed) (6 May 2015)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Molony. That was a short but direct presentation, which is to be welcomed. I also welcome the initial remarks on how the Bill is at pre-legislative phase. Apart from this consultation, has either group had consultations with the Department? From the Garda's perspective, will anything in what has been proposed be difficult to implement? Will anything require extra resources?...