Tony McCormack

70. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the new national ‘over-the-shop’ grant scheme will be launched; to outline the eligibility and funding timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35851/25]

103. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timelines for the national rollout of supports to address derelict buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35850/25]

7. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the plenary meeting of the Labour Employer Economic Forum which he chaired on 4 April 2025. [33561/25]

130. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his Department's plans to expand town bus services in regional towns across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34105/25]

159. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport his Department’s plans for providing a town bus service for Tullamore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34106/25]

379. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the current funding allocation to the Edenderry school completion programme, which receives €25,000 annually, the majority of which is absorbed by staffing and rent costs, leaving little to no resources for direct student support; and if she will consider providing additional funding to ensure that meaningful interventions and supports can be delivered to students in need. [33582/25]

16. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional supports being provided to SMEs to address rising costs and staffing challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33029/25]

58. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures his Department is taking to support the economic rejuvenation of towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33030/25]

155. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the means by which his Department is assisting businesses to plan for auto-enrolment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/25]

178. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the introduction of the automatic enrolment retirement savings system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32980/25]

82. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on her Department’s work on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD. [32481/25]

87. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the implementation of pay increases for staff in the childcare sector. [32480/25]

113. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed new school building for an educational facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29526/25]

144. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will prioritise Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board, ETB, for new UBU projects in 2025, given its status as the lowest-funded ETB under the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and the urgent need for improved youth services in the region. [29525/25]

754. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the second phase of the housing development at a location; if he will provide an update on funding approval and timelines for commencement; the status of the second phase of the housing development at a location (details supplied); if he will provide an update on funding approval and timelines for commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29144/25]

33. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Finance for a report on his attendance at the at the 2025 ILCU Conference. [27988/25]

53. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Finance when the five-year strategy for the credit union sector will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27989/25]

114. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he agrees that it will be necessary to make choices and prioritise investments in sectors and programmes that boost our economic growth and competitiveness, while providing value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27986/25]

121. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if total capital investment to date in 2025 is on profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27987/25]

193. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any recent discussions with European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefcovic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26986/25]

236. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the work of the Government Trade Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26985/25]

20. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to increase training capacity in modern methods of construction nationwide to meet housing and infrastructure targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25972/25]

40. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department plans to expand access to traditional third-level education in counties such as Offaly, which currently do not have a university or institute of technology campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25973/25]

69. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the strategies being implemented to combat rural isolation, especially among the elderly population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25971/25]

72. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps being taken to address rural depopulation and encourage young people to remain in or return to rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25970/25]