TDs / Michael Healy-Rae
Michael Healy-Rae
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898
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
41,713
words spoken in the chamber
33,601 as a minister, 8,112 as a TD
302
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
201
topics asked about
Across 18 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 898 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 254 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 94 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 47 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 35 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 45 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 39 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 64 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 53 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 43 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 53 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 38 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 35 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 26 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 17 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 31 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 81 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 54 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 29 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 43 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 47 | 7 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 91 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
- constituency Kerry 29 November 2024 to now
- party Independent 29 November 2024 to now
- office Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 29 January 2025 to 14 April 2026
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
410. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure further SNA allocation is given to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32094/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
412. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth ; if she will review a school bus route to allow students to enrol in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32097/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
435. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for emergency funding (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32415/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
466. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) was refused under the teacher refund scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32794/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
491. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a reason must be given by a person when making an objection to planning permission as was the case in the past (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31798/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
551. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding job seeker’s allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31879/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
747. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the drug givinostat will be approved in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31827/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
859. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to examine the case for grant approval for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32391/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
203. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31558/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
503. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to advise on the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31410/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
71. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason the NDLS offices are not offering a walk in service in Tralee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31146/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
72. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a licence exchange for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31147/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
73. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a licence exchange for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31148/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
392. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the Community Services Programme will be open for new applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30921/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
248. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he plans to publish the renewable heat obligation scheme; the reason for the delay in publishing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30178/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
290. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if toilet facilities will be provided at Killarney bus station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29015/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
380. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a licence exchange for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30505/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
401. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that scoliosis spinal fusion will be deemed as a qualifying need under the new NDIS criteria which will replace the current disabled drivers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29520/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
550. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a 5th special class will be granted for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29521/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
581. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the start date for a person’s contract of indefinite duration (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29829/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
588. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider granting a third special class in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29854/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
908. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if he plans to introduce new rules in relation to the widow's pension (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29653/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
1164. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will investigate a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29205/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
1192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when an assessment can be carried out for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29844/25]
Michael Healy-Rae
Written
1542. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30100/25]