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Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: This is an issue for all Deputies in the House. It is a very good scheme, but it is a major issue for families with elderly parents waiting on the list, some of whom have taken out loans to pay €800 or €1,200 in some parts of the country. Last February, the waiting time was four weeks and it has grown rapidly to 16 weeks. The health service plan is coming out in the next few...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: 296. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received their tax rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41389/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: 440. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (detail supplied) in County Mayo will receive their single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41621/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: 451. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive their single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41827/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: 464. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their single farm payment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42090/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: 755. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to make Fampyra available to multiple sclerosis suffers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41856/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Expenditure (4 Nov 2014)

John O'Mahony: 903. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there will be a summer works scheme for primary and secondary schools in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41603/14]

Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: I wish to inquire about the broadcasting (amendment) Bill, which is to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009. It is to deal with the funding of public broadcasting over the next five years and replace the television licence with the broadcasting charge. It is supposed to be introduced in 2015. Could the Tánaiste indicate when in 2015 it will be introduced?

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: There is a need for greater clarity and efficiency. The best way forward is the introduction of a flat rate or fixed charge until such time as all meters have been installed. That is the solution and it would provide certainty. Most people accept that water charges are necessary. This matter has been turned into a political football. As a result of under-investment in this area by...

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: This is another legacy issue the Government has had to address to make up for the massive under-investment in water services under successive Governments.

Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: Everyone accepts that the manner in which water charges have been rolled out has caused confusion and fear, which has been exacerbated by the inability of people to contact Irish Water to get logical answers. The staff at the end of the telephone line do not seem to be equipped to provide answers to those who want to pay for their water. This is a rehash, albeit on a more massive scale, of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: Dr. Forde said most of the illegal activity is in the estuaries. Is there legal fishing in the estuaries?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: On behalf of the committee I thank Dr. Byrne, Dr. Forde and Dr. Gallagher for coming before the committee today, engaging with us and educating some of us on the challenges and the progress they are making with regard to those challenges. It is very much appreciated. The joint committee is adjourned until Wednesday, 5 November 2014 when the representatives of the Freight Transport...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: There is a need for a referee then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: I represent the Mayo constituency and I will be parochial, as some members have been on other occasions. We have many important inland fisheries in my county, including the River Moy and Lough Mask. Ballina is the salmon capital of Ireland, if not Europe. Fisheries protection was referred to. I understand that in 2010, because of the moratorium on public service recruitment, all the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: Excuse me, Deputy, I believe Senator Brennan may be under a time restraint and I call him first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: Does Dr. Forde wish to comment briefly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: I thank Dr. Byrne for his presentation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Depletion of Inland Fish Stocks and Impact of Estuary Poaching: Inland Fisheries Ireland (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: The purpose of this meeting is to engage with Inland Fisheries Ireland to discuss issues relating to the depletion of fish stocks in inland waterways, including the prevalence of poaching in estuaries. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Dr. Ciaran Byrne, Dr. Greg Forde and Dr. Cathal Gallagher of Inland Fisheries Ireland. I draw their attention to the fact that, by virtue of section...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (22 Oct 2014)

John O'Mahony: 78. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason a plan was submitted by Mayo County Council for flood defence and relief works at Ballina, County Mayo; his views on making funding available to have works carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40506/14]