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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: The cut was not just a matter of the FAI making the cuts. The funding that Sport Ireland provided was also cut.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: Is Sport Ireland supplied with information on the overall level of salaries, such as the number earning more than €30,000 or €40,000 or under €100,000?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: On the protocol for the relationship that Sport Ireland has with any of the governing bodies, including the FAI, is a representative from Sport Ireland invited to all the international matches? For instance, when the UEFA European Championship took place two years ago, did any representatives from Sport Ireland attend the tournament, and if so, was it paid for by the FAI or Sport Ireland? I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: Would it be the same in the case of rugby and other sports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: In regard to governance and oversight of governance, each of the witnesses said that it is a lot easier when there is buy-in from the governing body. The good example of that that we have seen in recent years is the Olympic Federation of Ireland. There was a lot wrong within that organisation until Sport Ireland cleaned it out. Would the witnesses agree that it is now working extremely...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Funding Granted by Sport Ireland to the Football Association of Ireland and Related Matters: Discussion (3 Apr 2019)

John O'Mahony: There is some good news around sport.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I understand that Senator Conway is seconding the proposal.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister and commend Senator Lawlor on bringing forward this Bill. I support the thrust and principle of the Bill. I am not a legal expert and I cannot speak on the constitutionality or anything else. The general thrust and principle of it is without doubt. It is unacceptable that the personal injury payouts continue to increase at a phenomenal rate and are totally out of...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I commend Senator Lawlor, and hope that any constitutional issues are ironed out on this and that the thrust of the Bill gets through the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I support the request made by Senator McFadden in respect of the pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces. Having spoken to many in the Defence Forces and having had family members serve therein, I am acutely aware of the pride members of the Defence Forces take in representing their country at home and abroad and of the outstanding service they give. Their pay and conditions...

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am delighted to contribute to this debate. I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on the work that he is doing. I urge him to keep connecting with our diaspora abroad just like his predecessors, Deputy McHugh, and before him the former Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan. As other speakers have said, it is important that the Government places great emphasis on connecting with...

Seanad: Diaspora Affairs: Statements (6 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I propose the suspension of the House until 2.15 p.m.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: It was nine minutes. The Senator did well.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: There was just a slight extension, as there might be with Brexit. I call Senator Warfield. He has eight minutes.

Seanad: The Future of Europe and the Value of European Union Membership to Ireland: Statements (5 Mar 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State. That concludes the statements. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gambling Legislation: Motion (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: I welcome this opportunity to discuss the issue of gambling and its expansion. I commend Senator Craughwell and all the Independent Senators on bringing forward this motion. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As has been said, he has a deep interest in this issue and wants to find solutions. Gambling, in all its various guises, has increased and multiplied and is now literally...

Seanad: Gambling Legislation: Motion (27 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: There should be co-operation between sporting organisations and the Government to facilitate these people in telling their stories to every secondary school student in the country. They are horror stories about how a person's life can spin totally out of control. Such case studies may make a perfect case for establishing a gambling regulatory authority. The advertising, sponsorship and...