O’Mahony forces Dáil debate on Farm Waste Management Scheme
January 29, 2009
O’Mahony raises Céide Fields in Dáil Éireann
January 29, 2009
Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony TD, has been assured by the Minister of State at the Department Finance, Dr Martin Mansergh TD, that no decision to reduce the opening hours of the Céide Fields interpretative site at Ballycastle in Mayo has been taken by the Government. Read more
O’Mahony questions Minister over Sports Capital Programme at Arts, Sports and Tourism question times 28th January 2009.
January 29, 2009
96. Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of funding available in 2009 for the sports capital programme under national lottery funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Read more
O’Mahony wants farmers paid what they are due
January 25, 2009
Minister must take hands off Domiciliary Care Allowance
January 19, 2009
Last week, Minister Hanafin said that all social welfare payments are currently being reviewed and she made particular reference to the DCA and the Respite Grant as areas where significant sums of money are being paid out on an annual basis. However, I believe it would be folly in the extreme for Minister Hanafin to make cut backs on either payment.It just would not be allowed to happen. The people that receive both payments are some of the most deserving people in our society and for any Government to believe that they could get away with cutbacks of this nature would be folly in the extreme. Read more
Western Rail Corridor must be kept on track
January 19, 2009
Today, I gave my backing to the ‘West on Track’ campaigner, Fr Michael McGreal, who called at the weekend for continued Government investment into the Western Rail Corridor. Read more
Ridiculous that Junior Minister cuts not being brought to Cabinet
January 14, 2009
FG revealed €8M spent by Junior Ministers on 187 staff
The figures revealed by Fine Gael that show the taxpayer is paying over €8 million for 187 staff for Ministers of State highlight the absolute necessity for at least three junior ministries to be abolished. Read more
Any Cuts in Carers Allowance will be opposed
January 13, 2009
After weekend reports which suggested that some consideration is being given to cutting back on the Carers Allowance, I think it must be said from the outset that they will be opposed to the bitter end.T Read more
Department must pay REPS 4 money to avoid cash flow crisis for farmers
January 8, 2009
I believe, the recent failure by the Department of Agriculture to pay farmers their entitlements under the REPS 4 will trigger a cash flow crisis in the farming sector unless Minister Brendan Smith TD immediately fulfils the Department’s pre-Christmas promise and hand over the money to the farmers. Farmers were led to believe that the money due under REPS 4 would be paid immediately after Christmas but it’s now two weeks since the festive season and still the farmers await their money. Read more
Sheep farmers still waiting for news on promised funding
January 8, 2009
As the sheep farmers prepare for their busiest time of year they need this commitment to be honoured immediately. Sheep farmers are facing a very difficult future a fact that was acknowledged in the Aylward report and evidenced by the major reduction in the national sheep flock so it is imperative that they receive financial support immediately. Read more