Results 81-100 of 6,044 for speaker:John O'Mahony
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: Should the committee contact Mr. Horan? I am sure he would clarify the matter very quickly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Vice Chairman for reading that out. Under this programme, the Olympic Federation of Ireland visits transition year pupils in schools. Olympic athletes are involved in rolling it out. The aim of the programme is to inspire and increase youth participation in sports through using Olympic athletes. There is a figure that one child in four in Ireland is unfit, overweight or obese...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (Resumed) (23 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: It would be important to fast-track it, even if it were dealt with along with another group. I would appreciate if it could be fast-tracked.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I strongly support this amendment. It is very much in keeping with the green theme. All the projects or exceptions mentioned in the amendment are green projects. It is not damaging the environment in any way, but basically bringing a few people around to enjoy the environment and the birds and the bees. It is common sense. Whether it is a greenway, a golf course or a sports field, we are...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I welcome the provisions announced in the budget yesterday for tourism. The tourism industry is one of the biggest employers in our economy and one of the sectors that helped us to get through the recession. There will be increased funding for supports for tourism, especially in light of Brexit, particularly targeted at aviation policy with respect to regional airports. Mr. Michael Cawley,...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I welcome that support. It could be a very good solution. It was good to hear the policy supported yesterday and the announcement based on the tremendous work Fáilte Ireland has done in the marketing of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East. To see connectivity to all the regions supported in the budget is very good news.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I thank the Minister. I understand that Senators Nash and Ó Ríordáin are next and are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: Senator Buttimer has the floor.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I ask the Leader to stick to discussing the motion.
- Seanad: Crime Policy: Motion (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: It is good to see consensus breaking out at the end of the debate. As nobody else is offering, I ask Senator Gallagher to sum up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I dealt with similar issues when I was Chairman of this committee. The correspondence raises a serious matter and it is important Bus Éireann gives us its view on it. The allegation is that a profit was made from the school transport scheme and that the scheme was used to the advantage of Bus Éireann. I very much support the idea of getting answers and seeing how we proceed with...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: To clarify, should we direct questions at the three delegates or individually?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I compliment the delegates on the progress made in the past five years. The separation of Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority has been a success and the presentation indicates the progress that has been made. I will focus on the challenges mentioned by Ms Hynes resulting from a downturn caused by Norwegian Air operations. What figures does Ms Hynes project for passenger...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: Has the airport managed to increase numbers in any other areas?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: Should people arrive in the regions rather than travel to the regions from Dublin?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Group and Port of Waterford Company: Chairpersons Designate (2 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: On the 9% rate of VAT, a case has been made for differentiating between restaurants and accommodation. Accommodation seemed to rocket whereas restaurants did not.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Oct 2019)
John O'Mahony: I wish support a point raised by my colleague, Senator Ó Céidigh, on minority sports in Ireland and specifically the rowers of Ireland, who are now ranked second in the world in terms of their success, despite their lack of funding. They have made the point that depending on when individual rowers qualify, they might not be funded for another six or nine months. Particularly in an...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
John O'Mahony: I thank our guests for their presentation and for their articulation of the obstacles and difficulties that they face as a minority sport. I compliment Senator Ó Céidigh on inviting them to attend. This meeting is an opportunity for them to highlight their needs. I congratulate them on overcoming the obstacles to bring so much success and glory to the country. Everyone is there...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
John O'Mahony: Actually, I have a question for later.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Minority Sports: Discussion (25 Sep 2019)
John O'Mahony: What exact funding does Rowing Ireland get?