415. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health if she will support the call for a fully funded DEXA screening programme for women over 50 (details supplied). [74986/26]
147. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reforms she is introducing to accelerate the delivery of school building projects, particularly where schools have been waiting several years to progress through planning, design and construction. [74728/26]
136. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth the national strategy being developed to prepare primary and post-primary students for the impact of artificial intelligence on education, employment and the skills required in the future economy. [74727/26]
38. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which he is facilitating SMEs to participate in public procurement processes. [74411/26]
27. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a report on the implementation of the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan. [74410/26]
34. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the initiatives being developed to combat social isolation in rural communities, particularly among older people and those living alone; and whether additional investment in community meeting places and local voluntary organisations is planned. [72833/26]
204. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the specific steps being taken to accelerate the delivery of the new hospice in Tullamore; the outstanding obstacles preventing construction from progressing; and whether a firm timetable for commencement and completion can now be provided. [72837/26]
146. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address shortages of occupational therapists, particularly in counties where children and adults face prolonged delays in accessing services; and whether a national workforce recruitment and training strategy is being developed. [72838/26]
681. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an orthopaedic appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [71367/26]
41. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming; the specific measures being progressed to encourage earlier and more effective succession of family farms to the next generation; and the timeframe for their delivery. [70795/26]
26. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made in reducing the administrative and regulatory burden on farmers; the further simplification measures that are being considered at national and EU level; and the timeframe for their implementation. [70796/26]
30. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to implement the recommendations of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [70390/26]
28. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the expansion of youth diversion programmes nationally; and the further measures being taken to intervene early with young people at risk of becoming involved in persistent antisocial behaviour and crime. [70450/26]
139. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he intends to strengthen the powers available to local authorities to address persistent and serious anti-social behaviour in local authority housing, particularly in circumstances where neighbouring residents are subject to intimidation or are forced to leave their homes. [69296/26]
310. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when can applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants (details supplied). [69513/26]
201. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether consideration will be given to providing State funding for interim or modular wastewater treatment infrastructure in towns where inadequate wastewater capacity is restricting the delivery of new housing, rather than requiring the full cost of such infrastructure to be borne initially by housing developers. [69294/26]
49. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken through Ireland’s diplomatic network and international trade engagement to promote and diversify overseas market opportunities for Irish agricultural and agrifood exports. [69280/26]
41. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the Department’s role in implementing the Government Action Plan on Market Diversification; and the measures being taken through Ireland’s diplomatic network to support Irish SMEs and indigenous businesses seeking to access new export markets. [69278/26]
316. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for the following economic data in relation to the years 2005-2015: (A) - GDP €bn at constant market price. (B) GNP €bn at constant market price. (C) National Debt €bn. (D) Number of persons in employment. (E) Inflation percentage(%). (F) Unemployment percentage(%). (G) Tax Revenue Receipts €bn. [68300/26]
133. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [68453/26]
120. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the cost of business advisory forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [68706/26]
45. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans for reducing the regulatory burden and supporting SMEs. [66660/26]
42. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his response to the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report. [66661/26]
430. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to examine the way in which a reduction in VAT on home heating oil would off-set the impact on consumers of the increased use of low carbon liquid fuel in home heating such as HVO. [65435/26]
424. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider undertaking a fresh assessment of the potential introduction of personalised vehicle registration numbers in Ireland, including the potential demand for such a scheme, the costs associated with its introduction and the additional revenue that could be generated for the Exchequer. [65546/26]
367. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on discussions within Government regarding supports for the rural pub sector in advance of Budget 2027. [64155/26]
1358. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [65267/26]
123. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has evaluated the concerns of the liquid fuel sector that the proposed obligation rates in the forthcoming renewable heat obligation scheme are too low to have any impact in reducing carbon emissions. [65432/26]
122. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware that the obligation rates proposed in the forthcoming renewable heat obligation scheme will see no additional low carbon liquid fuel being used for home heating. [65434/26]
1049. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to support Irish exporters in diversifying into new international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61981/26]
194. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the way in which her Department is preparing the Defence Forces for the increasing role of drones, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in modern defence and security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54053/26]
137. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to maximise opportunities for Irish companies and manufacturers to participate in future Defence procurement projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54052/26]
107. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied with current literacy and numeracy outcomes and the measures being taken to improve standards across the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54051/26]
79. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the school curriculum is adequately preparing young people for a labour market increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and automation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54050/26]
34. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a report on his meetings with the Labour Employer Economic Forum; and details on the frequency with which he has met with the forum since he last reported to the Dáil on the matter (details supplied). [29534/26]
475. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employees now enrolled under MyFutureFund, the automatic enrolment retirement savings system, by county, in tabular form. [53716/26]