Results 121-134 of 134 for speaker:Tony McCormack

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]

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...

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]

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.

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...

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]

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 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]

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...