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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: Will there be any cost implications for insurance companies to issue green cards?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: Yes, many of the companies that will issue the green cards will operate in both the North and the South. There should not be any cost implications but I wished to clarify that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for the information he has provided on the aviation and road haulage sectors, on the corporate structure of the airlines and on the landbridge. It appears that travel in these sectors between here and Northern Ireland is not going to be as seamless as for rail and bus passengers. A year ago, I asked the Minister whether flights would be grounded in the event of no deal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: When the European Commissioner for Transport, Ms Violeta Bulc, appeared before the committee approximately 18 months ago, she stated the review would be carried out in 2023. However, as Deputy Troy stated, it should be brought forward because of Brexit and to take into account the matters we are discussing. I presume Ireland would be pushing an open door in seeking a review because there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: The Minister makes it clear, though, that it will not be as seamless and that there are certain issues that will not be mitigated and other issues in respect of which the aviation industry would want to see improvements. What is not in there in this period? What would be the practical effect?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: There will be seven months to do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: Is that with all the companies?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Brexit on Transport Sector: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

John O'Mahony: I will make just one final point and then finish. Regarding the 12-month extension or whatever to keep the flights moving, what needs to happen in those 12 months to allow that situation to continue into the future in the case of a no-deal? In other words, will we face another cliff in 12 months if certain things do not happen within that period?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant (31 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: This is the umpteenth time I have raised the issue of the motorised transport grant which was suspended in 2013 and due to be restored within a few months but which has not yet been replaced. There is an urgent need to assist families who are caring for loved ones at home, particularly in rural areas where public transport is not available. A builder in my area was struck down with viral...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant (31 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am very well aware of the circumstances but, without being personal, the sixth anniversary of the suspension of this scheme is coming up. It is not good enough. I am aware of the legal difficulties and all the rest but the legislative proposals the Minister of State mentioned sought to ensure that resources are targeted at those of the greatest need. There is no greater need and I would...

Seanad: Housing for Elderly People: Motion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: I support this motion and thank Senator Reilly for asking the Government to bring forward plans and policies to cater for Ireland's aging population. He gives the figure in his opening statement that about 638,000 are over 65 years and increasing by 20,000 people per annum. I happened to come across a number of figures from the Parliamentary Budget Office today, where it states that between...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank Ms Callanan for her detailed presentation of the work that will be entailed. It is clear that she is highly qualified for it given her legal work. Ms Callanan referred to reports on investigations of incidents. Does she know how many investigations are ongoing? Brexit is the primary issue in the news at present. Will it have any implications for the work of the MCIB? I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Casualty Investigation Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: Finally, what is the remuneration for Ms Callanan's post?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank Mr. Clonan for his presentation. I thank the Coast Guard for the work it does and the lives it saves. Often when we meet a Coast Guard vehicle on the road, people are not aware of the details Mr. Clonan has given this morning. I know there have been some television programmes in recent times. I was amazed by the work the Coast Guard does in extremely difficult conditions at high...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: Will Mr. Clonan address the issue of hoax calls?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: Have there been prosecutions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: A difficulty for emergency services is balancing the possibility that a call is genuine and a life is at stake against the possibility of it being a hoax. How do the services know that it is a hoax call?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: Teams responding to a hoax call may be needed elsewhere.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: That is the point I am making. Does the Irish Coast Guard respond to many calls which turn out to be a hoax?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Role of Irish Coast Guard: Discussion (30 Jan 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am referring to the malicious ones.