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Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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 matter. [24023/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

181. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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 matter. [24023/25]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2025

172. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the Government's plans to modernise the equipment and infrastructure of the Defence Forces; the investment being allocated to ensure operational readiness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17651/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

194. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline the Government's plans to modernise the equipment and infrastructure of the Defence Forces; the investment being allocated to ensure operational readiness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17651/25]

Question· oralPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

164. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste 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]

Question· oralPQ 120asked

120. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

120. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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]

Question· oralPQ 98asked

98. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

98. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 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]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s plans to improve public transport connectivity for rural towns and villages, particularly in the Offaly region, including measures to address service frequency and accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

61. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s plans to improve public transport connectivity for rural towns and villages, particularly in the Offaly region, including measures to address service frequency and accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22665/25]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 May 2025

43. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport 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]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education the way in which a school (details supplied) is expected to pay for essential caretaking services for the school if this funding is not made available by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21847/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2025

230. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education the way in which a school (details supplied) is expected to pay for essential caretaking services for the school if this funding is not made available by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21847/25]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the financial or in-work incentives currently available to support individuals in County Offaly transitioning from welfare into employment, particularly in low-income or part-time roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20775/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2025

107. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the financial or in-work incentives currently available to support individuals in County Offaly transitioning from welfare into employment, particularly in low-income or part-time roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20775/25]

Question· oralPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the range of back-to-work supports available to jobseekers in County Offaly; the measures being taken to improve uptake and access to schemes such as the back to work enterprise allowance and the part-time job incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20774/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2025

93. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the range of back-to-work supports available to jobseekers in County Offaly; the measures being taken to improve uptake and access to schemes such as the back to work enterprise allowance and the part-time job incentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20774/25]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the roll out of the power up and increased cost of business grant schemes, including the level of uptake by businesses in County Offaly; any plans to expand or adapt these supports to meet local enterprise needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21570/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2025

48. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the roll out of the power up and increased cost of business grant schemes, including the level of uptake by businesses in County Offaly; any plans to expand or adapt these supports to meet local enterprise needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21570/25]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the status of IDA land bank acquisitions in County Offaly, particularly in light of his recent visit to the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21571/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 May 2025

19. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the status of IDA land bank acquisitions in County Offaly, particularly in light of his recent visit to the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21571/25]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on the delivery of disability services in County Offaly, particularly in relation to access to assessment of need, early intervention, and supports for families with children who have additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20768/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

156. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on the delivery of disability services in County Offaly, particularly in relation to access to assessment of need, early intervention, and supports for families with children who have additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20768/25]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on the provision of residential disability services in County Offaly, particularly in relation to capacity issues, waiting lists, and the availability of appropriate placements for children and young adults with complex needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20767/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

133. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on the provision of residential disability services in County Offaly, particularly in relation to capacity issues, waiting lists, and the availability of appropriate placements for children and young adults with complex needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20767/25]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of surveyors currently working in County Offaly for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; if there are plans to recruit additional surveyors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

18. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of surveyors currently working in County Offaly for the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; if there are plans to recruit additional surveyors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17286/25]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current waiting list for the warmer homes scheme in County Offaly; how this compares to waiting lists in other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17285/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

16. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current waiting list for the warmer homes scheme in County Offaly; how this compares to waiting lists in other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17285/25]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

516. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education to review the case of a DEIS Band 1 primary school (details supplied) which is set to lose its tenth mainstream teacher due to a rigid interpretation of enrolment figures. [17264/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

516. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education to review the case of a DEIS Band 1 primary school (details supplied) which is set to lose its tenth mainstream teacher due to a rigid interpretation of enrolment figures. [17264/25]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education the status of the planned works for school buildings (details supplied); the current stage each project is at; and the expected timeline for completion. [17210/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

170. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education the status of the planned works for school buildings (details supplied); the current stage each project is at; and the expected timeline for completion. [17210/25]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education when phase 2 of the building works at a school (details supplied) is scheduled to commence; if she will provide an update on the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17211/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2025

160. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education when phase 2 of the building works at a school (details supplied) is scheduled to commence; if she will provide an update on the timeline for its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17211/25]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Finance if he considers the existing regulatory limits and restrictions on credit unions to be proportionate given the changed retail banking market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16256/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2025

39. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Finance if he considers the existing regulatory limits and restrictions on credit unions to be proportionate given the changed retail banking market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16256/25]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total number of Men's Sheds and Women's Sheds currently operating in Ireland; what financial and practical supports are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

125. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total number of Men's Sheds and Women's Sheds currently operating in Ireland; what financial and practical supports are available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14543/25]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total amount of funding allocated and paid out to men's sheds and women's sheds under the local enhancement grant administered by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

109. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total amount of funding allocated and paid out to men's sheds and women's sheds under the local enhancement grant administered by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14542/25]

Question· writtenPQ 68asked

68. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the percentage of students from County Offaly that progress to third-level education; how this compares to the national average; the measures being taken to improve access to higher education for students in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14549/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

68. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the percentage of students from County Offaly that progress to third-level education; how this compares to the national average; the measures being taken to improve access to higher education for students in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14549/25]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the provisions in place to support students who must commute long distances to college and university, particularly in terms of financial assistance, transport infrastructure, and flexible learning options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 March 2025

40. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the provisions in place to support students who must commute long distances to college and university, particularly in terms of financial assistance, transport infrastructure, and flexible learning options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14550/25]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí currently based in Offaly; if he can give a breakdown of the stations they are based in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

141. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí currently based in Offaly; if he can give a breakdown of the stations they are based in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/25]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to introduce or expand urban renewal schemes to rejuvenate town centres as part of new housing developments; if such plans include grant supports for building over existing businesses in town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12707/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

110. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to introduce or expand urban renewal schemes to rejuvenate town centres as part of new housing developments; if such plans include grant supports for building over existing businesses in town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12707/25]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when local authorities will be informed of their specific allocations from the extra €265 million he announced in funding for housing acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12708/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2025

49. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when local authorities will be informed of their specific allocations from the extra €265 million he announced in funding for housing acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12708/25]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the support she can provide to a community counselling centre based in Tullamore, County Offaly (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10031/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 March 2025

100. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the support she can provide to a community counselling centre based in Tullamore, County Offaly (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10031/25]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2025

4. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2025

31. Deputy Tony McCormack asked 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]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to extend the waiver on local development contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6845/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 February 2025

411. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to extend the waiver on local development contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6845/25]