TDs / Tony McCormack

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Tony McCormack

Fianna Fáil Offaly TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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323
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
23,430
words spoken in the chamber
Across 198 contributions
432
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
129
topics asked about
Across 20 departments

From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.

What they ask about

The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.

Who they ask

The departments their questions were addressed to.

Month by month

Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.

Questions asked 323 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 198 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 0 0
February 2025 10 6
March 2025 8 0
April 2025 9 0
May 2025 32 26
June 2025 13 11
July 2025 12 5
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 16 8
October 2025 17 3
November 2025 24 13
December 2025 15 14
January 2026 28 7
February 2026 14 8
March 2026 15 12
April 2026 23 23
May 2026 25 28
June 2026 17 16
July 2026 21 9
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 10 4
October 2026 14 5

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 192 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.

Asked about similar topics

Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.

Party, constituency and offices

  1. constituency Offaly 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Tony McCormack Written 22 Jan 2026 · to Housing
185. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Offaly; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4948/26]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Culture
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]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Finance
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]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Finance
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]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Finance
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]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Finance
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]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Health
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]
Tony McCormack Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Health
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]
Tony McCormack Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Social
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]
Tony McCormack Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Social
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]
Tony McCormack Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Transport
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]
Tony McCormack Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Transport
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]
Tony McCormack Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Tony McCormack Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Transport
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]
Tony McCormack Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Tony McCormack Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2253. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be made for a person (details supplied). [74793/25]
Tony McCormack Written 18 Dec 2025 · to Finance
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]
Tony McCormack Oral 11 Dec 2025 · to Public Expenditure
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]
Tony McCormack Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Public Expenditure
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]
Tony McCormack Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Education
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]
Tony McCormack Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Education
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]
Tony McCormack Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
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]
Tony McCormack Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Education
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]
Tony McCormack Oral 9 Dec 2025 · to Finance
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]