Ryan O'Meara

20. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in Tipperary 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. [6716/25]

I congratulate Deputy Butler on her reappointment as Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and her new position as Government Chief Whip. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important subject in this Chamber. It is personally very important to me. I also acknowledge the Government's work in placing this on the schedule so early in this new Dáil term and giving us the …

77. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the new infrastructure unit in his Department will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4922/25]

I welcome the opportunity to speak on road safety matters. Every one of us has a responsibility for safety on the roads, including our road users and pedestrians, and us, as policymakers. There is an onus on us to enact the right policies. In 2024, there were 175 road deaths in the country. The European Transport Safety Council published findings in June 2024 that found that 20 of 32 countries red…

I raise the need in our society for greater supports for both men's and women's sheds. They are incredibly important organisations in all of our communities. They provide a social outlet for people from all walks of life, particularly people living alone or at risk of social isolation or mental health difficulties. Nenagh men's shed in my hometown has announced it might have to cease operations du…

Housing is the single greatest issue facing my generation. I acknowledge that the delivery of housing units, particularly at scale, is the number one priority for this Government and rightly so. However, one of the biggest barriers to housing and the building of houses in north Tipperary and north-west Kilkenny is a lack of capacity in the water and wastewater infrastructure. In Cloughjordan, my o…

It is an honour of a lifetime to stand in this historic Chamber to make my maiden speech to a quiet Dáil. I thank the people of north Tipperary and north-west Kilkenny for placing their trust in me and for giving me the privilege of being our collective voice in Dáil Éireann. As one of the youngest Members of this House, I made a promise to be a new, fresh and energetic voice for the people of nor…