Minister ignores Mayo schools once more – O’Mahony

While I welcome the news of the sports hall for Davitt College there was no good news for other Mayo schools such as Midfield NS, Bonniconlon National School, Scoil Uileog de Burca in Claremorris and Gaelscoil na Cruiche. Read more

O’Mahony forces Dáil debate on Farm Waste Management Scheme

Fine Gael Mayo Deputy John O’Mahony last night secured a Dáil debate on the Farm Waste Management Scheme. Deputy O’Mahony said: Read more

Closure of Teagasc office another blow to rural community

“What’s going to happen here now is when farmers from Crossmolina want some advice from Teagasc they’ll either have to travel to Belmullet or Ballina. That brings with it a whole raft of other issues such as more traffic on the roads and extra time being spent away from the farm. Read more

Over grown hedges causing a danger to road users – O’Mahony

Deputy O’Mahony said he has received numerous complaints from constituents that uncut hedges along secondary roads are having an impact on road safety. Read more

Govt policy encouraging people to stay on the dole – O’Mahony

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has called for the immediate reversal of Government policy on adults seeking to return to education. Read more

O’Mahony welcomes rally to Ballina

“This event will attract thousands of visitors to the country and for Ballina to be selected as a Test Centre is a real coup for the town itself and the general area. It’s a huge boost for the local business community at a traditionally quiet time of the year. I’m delighted for all involved and I’m privileged to have been able to play my role in the successful lobbying of Rally Ireland and Failte Ireland to get the rally to Ballina,” he said.

Mayo farmers facing significant losses unless Minister intervenes – O’Mahony

Accorrding to Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, the failure of the Minister to seek an extension to the December 31st deadline for completion of work has dismayed Mayo farmers who are already feeling the effect of the wet summer months. Read more

Mayo in firing line for €7m health cutbacks as Govt breaks promise on frontline services – O’Mahony

Fine Gael Mayo Deputy John O’Mahony today (Friday) revealed Mayo is set for swingeing health cutbacks after a reliable source informed him €7 million will be slashed off frontline services in the County. Read more

Minister’s extra staff plans no help while Govt policy still prevents return to education – O’Mahony

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, today (Friday) said the Government policy on adults seeking to return to education was nonsensical. Noting that adults currently seeking to return to education must be six months out of work and in receipt of social welfare, Deputy O’Mahony said the announcement of 50 extra staff by the Social & Family Affairs Minister was a waste of money while this policy persisted. Read more

Govt spends €13.5m on legal bills instead of providing autism services – O’Mahony

Issues surrounding autism and the provision of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) have been brought to the fore in recent times, in particular through a Fine Gael Dáil motion. Read more

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