Results 101-120 of 165 for speaker:Tony McCormack

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (20 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 7. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will next meet. [22404/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (20 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply, and I commend the Garda. I have noticed more gardaí on the streets in Offaly and across the country recently. That visibility has a real and positive impact. It helps people feel safer, builds community trust and serves as a strong deterrent to crime. With that in mind, I ask the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Funding (20 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged with the EU on the proposed €3 billion fund for young farmers; the way in which he will ensure Irish farmers benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25564/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (20 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 152. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the low level of farm succession, given that a third of farmers are over 65 years and only 4.3% are under 35 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25563/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Harbours and Piers (15 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 87. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the Office of Public Works' progress in constructing the new harbour in Cappincur, Tullamore; the planned uses and future development strategies for the harbour once completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16288/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 148. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for his position on the use of facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána, particularly in the context of combating serious crime and retail theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24663/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (15 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 173. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for his response to the increasing incidence of retail crime, including theft, assaults on retail workers and antisocial behaviour in town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/25]

Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: First, I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his appointment. I wish him well as Cathaoirleach of this committee for this term of Government. As was said earlier, this committee is an important one, especially in the context of the new national development plan which will hopefully come out in July. Infrastructure has a huge part to play in the running of the country. Addressing the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Taoiseach for the update on the NESC. As he is aware, NESC has identified modern methods of construction as a key to reducing the cost of apartment delivery and supporting more compact sustainable urban growth. In order to realise this potential, however, we need to invest in our workforce. The national modern methods of construction, MMC, training centre in Mount Lucas in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [22313/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (13 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 172. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the midlands region, including County Offaly, has fewer ambulance resources now than it did 25 years ago; if there are plans to review the level of ambulance service provision in the region to ensure timely emergency response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24024/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on staff recruitment and retention efforts within the HSE in the area of special needs services, particularly in relation to physiotherapists and speech and language therapists; the measures being taken to address shortages and ensure continuity of care for children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 164. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current recruitment and retention challenges facing the Defence Forces; the measures being taken to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17650/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: I wish to comment first on a comment by Deputy Doherty regarding my colleague, Deputy Ardagh, and her non-attendance in the Chamber. Deputy Ardagh is not here; we do not know why she is not here. I do not think anybody should be commenting on that. I have tabled a question for the Tánaiste on defence in the afternoon and I cannot be here because I am attending my uncle's funeral. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: I thank the Minister. While his continued support is appreciated, it is crucial that we move from potential to progress. The Offaly tourism plan is a strong foundation but it needs national-level commitment to truly deliver. The Book of Durrow, one of Europe's oldest illuminated manuscripts, deserves to be celebrated in its original home, yet Durrow Abbey remains closed. Sites such as...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 98. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific measures his Department is taking to support and grow the tourism sector in County Offaly, including investment in local attractions such as Lough Boora, the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the Grand Canal greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22676/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 120. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current and planned initiatives by his Department to promote tourism in rural counties such as Offaly, particularly in the context of enhancing sustainable tourism, leveraging local heritage and natural assets, and supporting community-led tourism enterprises, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22675/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: What specific measures is the Department taking to support and grow the tourism sector in County Offaly, including investment in local attractions such as Lough Boora, the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the Grand Canal greenway?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: While investment in Clonmacnoise and progress on Birr's telescope are welcome, Offaly remains one of the most underpromoted yet richly endowed counties for tourism in Ireland. We have an incredibly varied and beautiful landscape, including the Slieve Bloom Mountains, lush farmlands, boglands, greenways, rivers and lakes. Our heritage is world class - Clonmacnoise, Birr Castle, Croghanhill...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (8 May 2025)

Tony McCormack: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on planned improvements to regional and rural transport infrastructure in County Offaly, including any specific commitments or timelines for projects that would benefit local communities and support economic development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22664/25]