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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: It seems to be ongoing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: I know, and unfortunately we do have to respond to all those outside influences.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: I apologise for hogging the time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: Many people in business would say to me about reducing the cost of living, that the wage increases have contributed hugely to the cost of living and the price of goods and to what is in the shopping basket that most people will look at every day, week in, week out, because that is what they need to live on. They will look at that and a lot of those increases are coming from wage increases.

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Priorities and Provisions in the Review of the National Development Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister for his opening statement. The national development plan is probably one of the most important pieces of work we will do over the next few years. It is vital for our economy, country and society in general. It is important we get it right. Will the Minister outline how much is being invested in water and energy infrastructure, nationally and in the midlands? In many...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Priorities and Provisions in the Review of the National Development Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: Cathaoirleach, can I come in? The development plans are out for revision at the moment. In the case of Offaly County Council, a lot of work is being done on that in the background to try to have it ready for November. However, from speaking to other colleagues, it does not seem to be the case everywhere. It seems to be being pushed out further. This is vital for us to be able to build...

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Priorities and Provisions in the Review of the National Development Plan: Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (24 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: It needs to be part of the planning.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: Yesterday on Eden Quay, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed by a group of four or five men. Disturbingly, those involved used e-scooters as getaway vehicles. They were dressed in black clothing and were able to leave the scene quickly. This is not an isolated issue. Across the country, e-scooters are increasingly linked with antisocial behaviour, drug activities and reckless use on footpaths,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (23 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 18. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to address delays in accessing children’s disability services in County Offaly, in particular access to speech and language therapy and other interventions through the children’s disability network teams; if additional staffing or resources are planned to reduce waiting lists and ensure timely...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disabilities Assessments (23 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 40. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current waiting times for children in County Offaly to access assessments of need and therapeutic supports through the children’s disability network teams; the actions being taken to ensure compliance with statutory assessment timelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50109/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 35. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his response to the recent decision by the UN Security Council in relation to the UNIFIL Mandate. [48983/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Meetings (18 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 73. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his attendance at the recent informal Meetings of EU Defence Ministers. [48982/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Policy (18 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 127. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to provide an update on the work of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce. [48944/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Renewable Energy Generation (18 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 131. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the development of renewable energy. [48943/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Sep 2025)

Tony McCormack: 1974. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount being paid by her Department to a facility (details supplied) for the provision of care to its clients; if her Department is aware of instances where clients of the facility have been arrested on several occasions while away from the facility and not under staff supervision; and if she will make a statement on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jul 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank our contributors. I have met all the groups individually previously. I understand exactly where they are coming from, as someone who used to own a restaurant, grew up in a retail store and had some retail experience and is now involved in business at a print and design company. I am involved peripherally but I started the company 23 years ago. I feel the witnesses’ pain and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Tony McCormack: 98. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the programme for Government commitments on insurance reform under the remit of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38994/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Tony McCormack: I ask for an update on the programme for Government commitments on insurance reform under the remit of the Department of Finance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister of State for the update. I was speaking with business owners whose premiums have gone up exponentially over the last four years, even without any claims. It is hard for them to see the impact of the reforms on the ground. Could the Minister of State outline how his Department is working to make sure reforms generally bring premiums back to sustainable levels for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Industry (15 Jul 2025)

Tony McCormack: I appreciate the Minister of State's answer. One business owner even told me he is considering not paying insurance at all. Smaller businesses like landscape gardeners, plumbers and electricians are in the same position. This is all because they want to keep the doors open. That is how desperate some SMEs feel. How can we reassure these small employers that there is a plan to make...