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Claire Kerrane

Sinn Féin Roscommon-Galway TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

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1,216
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
52,368
words spoken in the chamber
Across 221 contributions
425
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
214
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 1,216 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 221 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
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MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 8 0
February 2025 54 19
March 2025 72 7
April 2025 86 15
May 2025 58 9
June 2025 70 9
July 2025 70 7
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 84 18
October 2025 41 5
November 2025 94 12
December 2025 47 21
January 2026 58 11
February 2026 98 18
March 2026 80 6
April 2026 58 22
May 2026 75 5
June 2026 61 24
July 2026 37 1
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 47 6
October 2026 18 6

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 170 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 Roscommon-Galway 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Claire Kerrane Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Rural
965. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if additional posts could be considered for a service (details supplied) that is funded by the Community Services Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33696/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Rural
970. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are plans for a 2025 community recognition fund, or any such funding, to recognise community groups that have played a role in supporting new communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34110/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Transport
37. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the reason the disabled person’s parking card (known as the blue badge) has to be renewed every two years; if he will review this requirement given the difficulty it poses for disabled people (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33073/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Transport
38. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the reason a booking fee of €2.50 is imposed on free travel pass holders; if this fee will be abolished as it is unfair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33074/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Transport
39. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure an automatic ramp is on trains to avoid a person using a wheelchair having to call ahead and be assisted with a ramp to board and disembark the train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33075/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Transport
40. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport when a village (details supplied) will be provided a local link service following proof of demand from those living there for a service in the area. [33076/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Children
134. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the requirements for childminders when they are registering with Tusla; if she will outline the details of the review which is underway in relation to these requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33067/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Health
156. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will seek access to the early access programme for givinostat for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33019/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Health
157. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the action she is taking to ensure GPs follow a circular from the HSE regarding charging medical card holders for blood tests; if she agrees with this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33020/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Health
158. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists in the State today who provide services to medical card patients under the scheme for free; if she is concerned as to the significant drop in dentists providing these services; if she will re-engage to try and bring more dentists back into the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33021/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Health
164. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason that supports provided to a child born prematurely with developmental needs in an Irish neonatal intensive care unit are not also available to children born prematurely with developmental needs born in a neonatal intensive care unit in Spain upon their return to Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33070/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Health
165. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy will have access to the early access programme for givinostat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33077/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Health
166. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the action she is taking to ensure GPs follow a circular from the HSE regarding charging medical card holders for blood tests; if she agrees with this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33078/25]
Claire Kerrane Oral 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
71. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to retain early years educators in the sector, and therefore retain capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32746/25]
Claire Kerrane Oral 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
73. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions she has taken to date to reduce the assessment of need waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32747/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
85. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to advise on the number of applications received for inclusion in the National Family Resource Centre Forum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32387/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
86. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to respond to the recently published report on behalf of Tusla regarding special care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32386/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
105. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she plans to make changes to expand access to the mother and baby institutions payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32389/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
109. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on progress to provide a State pension to foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32388/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Children
124. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to advise when the promised review of core funding will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32390/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Finance
283. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance to provide a timeframe for the resolution of appeals by the Disabled Drivers Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32251/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Finance
284. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance to provide a timeframe for the resolution of appeals by the Disabled Drivers Board of Appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32252/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Education
382. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31821/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Education
383. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31822/25]
Claire Kerrane Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Education
384. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31823/25]