Results 21-40 of 135 for speaker:Tony McCormack

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (27 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the percentage of students from County Offaly that progress to third-level education; how this compares to the national average; the measures being taken to improve access to higher education for students in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14549/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (27 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 109. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total amount of funding allocated and paid out to men's sheds and women's sheds under the local enhancement grant administered by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (27 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 125. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total number of Men's Sheds and Women's Sheds currently operating in Ireland; what financial and practical supports are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (3 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 29. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will enable credit unions to provide more services to members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16257/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (3 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance if he considers the existing regulatory limits and restrictions on credit unions to be proportionate given the changed retail banking market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16256/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 16. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current waiting list for the warmer homes scheme in County Offaly; how this compares to waiting lists in other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17285/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (10 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 18. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of surveyors currently working in County Offaly for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; if there are plans to recruit additional surveyors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when phase 2 of the building works at a school (details supplied) is scheduled to commence; if she will provide an update on the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17211/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned works for school buildings (details supplied); the current stage each project is at; and the expected timeline for completion. [17210/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Tony McCormack: 516. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review the case of a DEIS Band 1 primary school (details supplied) which is set to lose its tenth mainstream teacher due to a rigid interpretation of enrolment figures. [17264/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister for his response. While the supports outlined are welcome, we need to recognise that getting back to work is about more than just income. Employment plays a vital role in improving mental health, giving people a sense of identity, routine and purpose. 3 o’clock It also sets a powerful example for children and others in the community, showing that work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister for his constructive response and his clear understanding of the challenges people face in making that transition into employment. It is encouraging to hear that the Department is actively reviewing how supports can be better structured. We know that work brings more than just a wage. It brings confidence, self-worth and a sense of purpose for families and communities...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 93. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will outline the range of back-to-work supports available to jobseekers in County Offaly; the measures being taken to improve uptake and access to schemes such as the back to work enterprise allowance and the part-time job incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20774/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Employment Support Services (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: Will the Minister outline the range of back-to-work supports available for jobseekers in County Offaly and the measures that are being taken to improve the uptake of and access to schemes such as the back-to-work enterprise allowance and the part-time job incentive?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 19. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the status of IDA land bank acquisitions in County Offaly, particularly in light of his recent visit to the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21571/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 48. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the roll out of the power up and increased cost of business grant schemes, including the level of uptake by businesses in County Offaly; any plans to expand or adapt these supports to meet local enterprise needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21570/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (1 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 107. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the financial or in-work incentives currently available to support individuals in County Offaly transitioning from welfare into employment, particularly in low-income or part-time roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20775/25]