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Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: We are debating the Finance Bill 2019, not the Government arrangement.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator O'Donnell has the floor.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Let us stick to the budget and the Finance Bill.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator Conway has the floor to discuss the Finance Bill.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Excuse me, I ask Senator Conway-Walsh to continue on the Finance Bill.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: On the Finance Bill, please.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Senator Lawlor will be next, then Senators Bacik, Mulherin, and McDowell. I am following the rota I was given.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I might try to bring this together. If groupings of amendments are suggested and printed, I presume that they should be up for discussion and, if challenged, voted on.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: We are learning from the masters.

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister for his update. I note the 16% increase in funding for the Department this year, which is both welcome and necessary. We have heard all the talk about Brexit, although it has not been mentioned for a couple of weeks because of the moving of the deadline. Our connections to continental Europe and preparations at ports and so on come under the Minister's Department and...

Seanad: Transport and Sport: Statements (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Before I call the next speaker, I owe the Minister and Senator Humphreys an apology. The schedule we received referred to statements on transport and sport. How could I accuse the Minister or the Senator of being Dublin-centric? It was all lost in translation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: While this might appear to be a significant issue in urban areas, it is also an issue in rural areas. The witnesses’ points are well made. They have pointed out the advantages of cycling in modern society. What is happening at the minute is there are plans and a lack of implementation on a transport network that was never designed for cyclists. That is the issue. It is intended to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am referring, for example, to cases where traffic builds up behind cyclists on a Sunday morning because four of them are cycling abreast. I can see both sides of the argument in that case because that can cause frustrations on all sides.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Maybe we are isolated down there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy: Discussion (20 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am not disagreeing with Ms Forsythe. All I am saying is that balance is always good. Cyclists deserve infrastructure, support and funding but my experience in life is that no one is ever 100% right or 100% wrong.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Audiology Services Provision (19 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: While we await the arrival of the Minister, Deputy McHugh, I wish to welcome a group of foróige from my native parish of Kilmovee. I am told that counties Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo are represented. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy their day in the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (19 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Dáil Éireann has passed the Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017, to which the agreement of the Seanad is desired.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: Yes.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

John O'Mahony: I am reminded this is the Upper House and not the second House, so the Senator is putting himself down.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

John O'Mahony: I have just returned from a meeting of the Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport at which representatives of the Irish Aviation Authority gave a presentation on the issue of drones near airports. It was clear from the debate that the legislation is only catching up with the development taking place in this area and is way behind what is necessary. We all know there is massive potential...