Results 1-20 of 58 for speaker:Tony McCormack

Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (11 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: This is my first time to address the Dáil and I am delighted to be here as an elected Member representing County Offaly. As we know, this does not happen without the hard work of a lot of people because nobody can do this on their own. I want to put on the record of the Dáil my sincere thanks to my family, friends, fellow party members, my two directors of election, Peter Waters...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 262. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine the case of a person (details supplied), awaiting an A-typical visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5392/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 263. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine the case of a person (details supplied) awaiting a spousal visa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5393/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Foreign Direct Investment (20 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: I want to speak about Ireland's position as a leading destination for foreign direct investment and, more importantly, our competitiveness. Over the past decades Ireland has built a strong reputation as an attractive location for multinational companies. However, in a rapidly changing global economy staying competitive requires continuous work, not only in attracting new investment but also...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Foreign Direct Investment (20 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister of State. We are all very happy with the endeavours of the IDA. As I said in my question, the IDA is a world leader in what it does in attracting foreign direct investment into Ireland. In fact, it is so good that it is copied by many other countries around the place. We talk about the 50% of companies that the IDA will endeavour to locate outside of the Dublin...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Foreign Direct Investment (20 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: It is 59%, sorry.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Development Contributions (18 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 411. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to extend the waiver on local development contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6845/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (20 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 21. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans in place to expand IDA facilities in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6498/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 31. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in County Offaly that applied for the Power Up grant; the number of the applications that were successful; the total value of the grants approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6499/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (20 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 331. To ask the Minister for Health when the proposed statutory scheme for home support will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6846/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 4. To ask the Taoiseach for an update on the establishment of a Cabinet committee on water quality to co-ordinate water quality improvements across all sectors; and when it will hold its first meeting. [4440/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Taoiseach for the information. It is essential to acknowledge the tremendous efforts farmers have made and continue to make to improve water quality. Last week, when I met the Offaly branch of the Irish Farmers Association, members made a compelling case that this committee can achieve and that now is the time for industry, State agencies and local authorities to match those...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on work for a school (details supplied), including the works on an ASD unit. [8372/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 111. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of newborn baby grants that have now been made to parents in Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8129/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Tony McCormack: 145. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection his plans for enhancing the supports available to carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8130/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 100. To ask the Minister for Health the support she can provide to a community counselling centre based in Tullamore, County Offaly (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10031/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (20 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 49. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when local authorities will be informed of their specific allocations from the extra €265 million he announced in funding for housing acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12708/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (20 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 110. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are plans to introduce or expand urban renewal schemes to rejuvenate town centres as part of new housing developments; if such plans include grant supports for building over existing businesses in town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12707/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Tony McCormack: 141. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently based in Offaly; if he can give a breakdown of the stations they are based in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/25]

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

Tony McCormack: 40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions in place to support students who must commute long distances to college and university, particularly in terms of financial assistance, transport infrastructure, and flexible learning options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/25]