O’Mahony condemns the decision to remove the Charlestown Court

“Not alone do the Courts Service want to close the District Court in Charlestown, they want to move it to another county. How can a decision like that be justified? I’ve opposed this move right from the beginning when it was obvious how ill thought out it was and I will continue to fight against its Read more

Thrilling International Series Win by Ireland – O’Mahony

Fine Gael Sports Spokesman, John O’Mahony TD, has congratulated the Irish international rules team on their superb victory over Australia today (Friday). Read more

Speech by Fine Gael Sport Spokesperson, John O’Mahony TD During Private Members’ Motion on Education Cutbacks

Dáil Éireann, 30 October 2008

Over the years thousands of teachers have given of their time on a voluntary basis to organise train, supervise and manage school football teams in inter-college competitions across the length and breadth of this country. Some of the training was done before class in the morning, at lunchtime or after school. Sometimes teachers drove the pupils home if they missed their school busses. Read more

O’Mahony calls on Mayo Government TD’s to show their commitment to the farming community

“They have got to stand firm behind the people of Crossmolina on this issue and make it quite clear to the minister that under no circumstances can he sanction the closure of the Teagasc office. They are the people in Government and they have the power to make those decisions and the people of Crossmolina are expecting them to do so,” he said. Read more

Rip-off airlines quick to cash in on Frankfurt-bound fans with €300 fares – O’Mahony

Fine Gael Sport Spokesperson, John O’Mahony TD, today (Thursday) said airlines have been quick to cash in on fans travelling to Frankfurt to support the Irish football team with Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights to the city showing huge cost increases since the match venue was announced. Read more

O’Mahony and Cribbin want investment in Ballyhaunnis

According to Deputy O’Mahony, the minister responsible for cultural integration, Conor Lenihan, last year promised both the deputy and Cllr Cribbin along with local community groups that he would support Government initiatives for investment in the town. Read more

O’Mahony welcomes the announcement of the connection of Shrule water supply

This news was confirmed to me by Mr Brian O’Reilly, Senior Engineer, Mayo County Council. The supply will be from the Tuam Regional Scheme.

The people of Shrule have been waiting a long time to have this upgrade put in place and it will be very welcome news to area. ” I am glad that this long saga is coming to successful conclusion.”

O’Mahony welcomes reassurance on wheelchair access to BreastCheck units

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, today (Wednesday) welcomed reassurances from BreastCheck that its mobile screening units are accessible to wheelchair users and people with disabilities. Deputy O’Mahony has received representations on the issue and was particularly concerned when one constituent could not gain access to the unit for her breast exam because she is in a wheelchair. Read more

O’Mahony calls on Western People to withdraw letters of dismissal

Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony has called on the management at the Western People newspaper in Ballina, to immediately withdraw the letters of dismissal issued to two long serving members of staff. Deputy O’Mahony has also condemned the letters of protective notice issued to the members of Unite union, which they received today. Read more

Education cuts bound to hit sport in schools – O’Mahony

Fine Gael Sport Spokesperson, John O’Mahony TD, said cutbacks to teacher numbers and the abolition of substitute cover would hit school sports and PE provision hard. Deputy O’Mahony said this would deprive students of an important social outlet and lead to further increases in obesity levels. Read more

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