Results 41-60 of 165 for speaker:Tony McCormack

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: IBEC Report on Infrastructure Ambition for a Competitive, Productive and Resilient Economy: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I noticed Mr. Brady used the Apple money quite a few times in his-----

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: IBEC Report on Infrastructure Ambition for a Competitive, Productive and Resilient Economy: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: There is not that much of it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Taoiseach for his update and welcome the reconvening of the Labour Employer Economic Forum under his chairmanship. It is clear the forum plays a vital role in bringing Government, employers and unions together, especially in times of uncertainty. As someone who engages regularly with small business owners and retailers across the country and in my county, Offaly, I welcome the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the plenary meeting of the Labour Employer Economic Forum which he chaired on 4 April 2025. [33561/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 130. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department's plans to expand town bus services in regional towns across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34105/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department’s plans for providing a town bus service for Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34106/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early School Leavers (24 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 379. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the current funding allocation to the Edenderry school completion programme, which receives €25,000 annually, the majority of which is absorbed by staffing and rent costs, leaving little to no resources for direct student support; and if she will consider providing additional funding to ensure that meaningful...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (19 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister and compliment his Department for all its hard work. We are in an economy with full employment. That does not happen by chance. I refer to all the work that has been done in the past and needs to be done in the future. We are in uncertain times. We are looking at tariffs. We are working with our European partners to negotiate tariffs with the United States. Now,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (19 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I now turn to the issue of high-street retail, which is in serious decline. In towns like Tullamore, Birr, Edenderry and similar towns all over Ireland, we see more and more shops closing. Footfall is down, rent and staffing costs are up and the result is that once thriving town centres are slowly emptying out. This is visible, urgent and deeply worrying. The reality is that this cannot...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (19 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 16. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional supports being provided to SMEs to address rising costs and staffing challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33029/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (19 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 58. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures his Department is taking to support the economic rejuvenation of towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33030/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (19 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 155. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the means by which his Department is assisting businesses to plan for auto-enrolment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (19 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 178. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the introduction of the automatic enrolment retirement savings system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32980/25]

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the witnesses for the opening statement. It is great to have the witnesses here. If we look at Europe, and the regulation and red tape we have, I hear from business and farming that we always seem to be the first country to implement whatever has been brought in, whereas other countries do not do so. I would like to know from the witnesses whether I am right in thinking that SMEs...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank Mr. Verdon. It gives some comfort that the smaller companies are not involved. Companies with 1,000 or more employees have the wherewithal to be able to look after the reporting and put together processes and procedures for recording this information and passing it on. It is similar for companies with 500 employees or more. I am delighted for the SMEs which are below the cap, that...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (18 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the witnesses. I might come back in with a couple of questions afterwards if we have time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: 82. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on her Department’s work on the implementation of the UNCRPD. [32481/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I welcome the Department's leadership in advancing the national disability strategy. The shift towards to a whole-of-government approach embedding the UNCRPD into policy across Departments is critical to making rights real for people with disabilities. The move of disability policy from the Department of Health to the Minister of State's Department was a significant step towards a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Tony McCormack: I appreciate the update on the Department's engagement with the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The UNCRPD is not just about legal commitments; it is also about meaningful lived change for people with disabilities throughout the country. The first report in 2021 was an important step but real transparency and accountability come from continuous engagement with the...