172. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms in place for engagement between his Department and local authorities to identify and resolve obstacles to housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4949/26]
101. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the status of planned primary care centres in County Offaly, and the expected timelines for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4914/26]
44. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the level of mental health staffing in the midlands region, and whether additional resources will be allocated in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4915/26]
977. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an orthopaedic appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [4018/26]
912. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [3459/26]
388. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposed timelines for decisions on an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; if it is under consideration for inclusion in future budget or Finance Bill measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/26]
387. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any preliminary costing has been undertaken by his Department in respect of a draft excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; and if such a scheme could be implemented within existing excise administration structures. [3430/26]
386. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he acknowledges the concerns of licensed premises that did not serve food and therefore received no benefit from the 9% VAT rate; and whether an excise rebate scheme is being examined as a targeted measure to address this imbalance. [3429/26]
385. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has considered the introduction of an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, similar in structure to excise relief schemes operating in other sectors; and the current status of any such consideration. [3428/26]
191. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps being taken to improve access to sports facilities for women and girls. [4143/26]
191. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to improve capacity, frequency and reliability on the Dublin–Galway rail line serving the three stations in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2849/26]
182. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to a dedicated or additional funding stream to address the unique challenges associated with peat-based roads in counties such as Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2848/26]
81. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection his main priorities for his Department for the remainder of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2861/26]
30. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the future plans he has for the rural social scheme and the Tús programme; and whether he will ensure these schemes remain adequately funded and accessible in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2860/26]
1019. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment how enterprise supports are being aligned with tourism development to maximise economic spill-over for local suppliers, service providers and community-based businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2145/26]
477. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken by his Department to support the development and promotion of greenways as tourism and regional economic assets; how these supports are contributing to sustainable tourism and local enterprise in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2146/26]
165. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has considered specific supports for retailers in rural towns facing declining footfall, bank closures and higher logistics costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69879/25]
200. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that insurance reforms are being passed on to SMEs and retailers, who continue to face high premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69878/25]
401. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to support youth facilities and youth-led community initiatives in rural parts of Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68168/25]
258. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans to support digital literacy and improve access to online services for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64109/25]
173. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the building application for a school (details supplied); and the expected timeline for advancement of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70427/25]
114. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which students are currently being educated around safe and responsible use of social media; the future plans or curriculum developments being considered in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70426/25]
38. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which rural counties will be prioritised under the new infrastructure framework, particularly in relation to transport links, enterprise development and investment in public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70414/25]
14. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure report will benefit County Offaly, particularly in terms of investment and regional development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70413/25]
20. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the plans to address the continuing high cost of motor insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64104/25]
7. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his assessment of the impact recent international tariff changes are having on the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64103/25]
103. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he is taking to support Gardaí in tackling persistent antisocial behaviour in town centres in Offaly, including Tullamore, Birr and Edenderry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68162/25]
99. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide updated figures on Garda deployment levels in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68161/25]
71. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the initiatives his Department is implementing to combat rural isolation in Offaly, particularly for older people and those without access to transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68167/25]
13. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Taoiseach for an update on his Department’s plans to co-ordinate a range of actions aimed at regulatory reform. [50582/25]
176. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis nationally; the actions being taken to reduce herd infection levels and support affected farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66637/25]
144. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of avian influenza in the State; the measures his Department is taking to support poultry farmers and mitigate the risk of further outbreaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66636/25]
57. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the next meeting of the Government Trade Forum will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66632/25]
6. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will provide an update on Ireland’s current diplomatic priorities in light of recent international developments, with particular reference to Ireland’s role in promoting peace, security, and the protection of human rights abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66633/25]
476. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the roll out of the National Broadband Plan in rural counties, such as Offaly; whether delivery timelines are on track; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59351/25]
178. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when primary care occupational therapy services will be restored in Offaly and Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64085/25]
111. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the plans to ensure that children in Offaly and Laois can access local primary care occupational therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64084/25]
69. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures his Department is taking to increase youth participation in sport, particularly in disadvantaged areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64110/25]
124. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed N52 Link Road project in County Offaly; the stage the project is at within the Transport Infrastructure Ireland delivery pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63386/25]
102. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the development of the N52 Link Road in County Offaly; the way in which the project will improve connectivity and safety in the midlands region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63387/25]
137. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures her Department is taking to assist low- and middle-income households struggling with the rising cost of living, particularly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61549/25]