Results 361-380 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister and Minster of State for their presentations and compliment them for publishing a national sports policy. I am not sure when the last one was published but this new policy is much needed in order to plan a pathway forward for sport in Ireland. The targets set out in the policy document are ambitious. While the benefits of sport cannot be overstated in the context of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)
John O'Mahony: On increased participation, is there much interdepartmental work being done on physical education in schools? If physical education were implemented across the board in schools, it would increase participation in sport. Is the Department working with the Department of Education and Skills in that regard?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)
John O'Mahony: They had to combine with local clubs.
- Seanad: Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Nov 2018)
John O'Mahony: Next Tuesday, 13 November 2018.
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: It is an honour to be associated with the tributes to Maurice Hayes. I welcome all of the Hayes family to the Gallery as we celebrate and fondly remember a great statesman for the wonderful contribution he made to all of Ireland, North and South. I did not serve with him in the House, but even watching his statesmanlike contributions from a distance, it seemed to me that integrity, honesty,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I apologise for being late. I do not want to ask a question because I was not present.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I have the presentation and will go through it to see if I have follow-up questions. I want to ask a question. The witnesses might revert to me if they cannot answer it now. I recently heard a suggestion about the national driver licence offices going online or that some of them possibly may close down. Is that true? Is it just rumour? Is there an issue there?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I know the RSA is online.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I would be particularly concerned for older people who may not be computer friendly and have to renew their permits. They provide a valuable service. I just wanted to ascertain what the situation was.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: How recently has it gone online?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: Will the uptake of it decide what happens down the line?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: Is the message here that there will be changes?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Safety of School Transport Bus Fleet: Road Safety Authority (24 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: It raises concerns for our elderly population.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I want to refer to an issue raised by Senator Conway-Walsh and by Senator Swanick on a Commencement matter earlier relating to the drug Spinraza which could transform the lives of a small number of children and adults. No decision has been taken yet and I fully realise the Minister is not directly involved. The advice of the HSE and the NCCP is taken on board because new drugs come onto the...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Construction Contracts (16 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State. Does the Senator wish to come back in?
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (16 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: The Senator has made her points clearly.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Oct 2018)
John O'Mahony: The Senator should allow the Minister of State to answer her now. She has put him on the spot, so here we go.