Paul Lawless
Written
1135. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the way in which her Department is working to ensure equitable access to specialist hospital services across all regions of the country. [63759/25]
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Paul Lawless
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1,995
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
94,569
words spoken in the chamber
Across 496 contributions
391
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
300
topics asked about
Across 19 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
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Month by month
Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.
Questions asked 1,995 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 496 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 34 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 27 | 26 |
| March 2025 | 32 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 59 | 23 |
| May 2025 | 104 | 49 |
| June 2025 | 49 | 28 |
| July 2025 | 63 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 97 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 43 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 136 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 119 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 151 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 141 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 162 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 181 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 214 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 139 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 56 | 15 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 115 | 21 |
| October 2026 | 73 | 23 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 278 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 Mayo 29 November 2024 to now
- party Aontú 29 November 2024 to now
Paul Lawless
Written
111. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently on jobseeker's benefit; the number of persons that have applied for jobseeker's benefit, by year, for the past five years; the steps he is taking to address the rising unemployment rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61990/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
126. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people with disabilities currently in employment; the action he is taking to address the low rate of individuals with disabilities in the workforce; and the supports he will put in place to ensure equality for those with disabilities. [61901/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
168. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62672/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
173. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62666/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
184. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62668/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
224. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62681/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
229. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62671/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
240. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62677/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
246. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62670/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
288. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by her Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62669/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
297. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62667/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
331. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62675/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
360. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62679/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
385. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62676/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
408. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62664/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
425. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by her Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62665/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
499. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by her Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62674/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
513. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62673/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
515. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of vacant and derelict buildings in County Mayo owned by his Department that are vacant or rented, by the region/towns location of the buildings, in tabular form. [62678/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
207. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of any conditions and stipulations attached to any overseas funding from the State; if the State ever makes such funding conditional on the recipient state agreeing to change its laws or practices in support of abortion as an element of sexual and reproductive health. [61335/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
500. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason it is not possible to transfer permanency of teacher posts from one school to another; the reason a teacher must resign from his or her current post and begin the process again in a new school to gain permanency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61270/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
501. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teachers working within special schools, primary schools and secondary schools in the State who currently do not have permanent status. [61271/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
543. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the decision not to provide capital funding for the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) given the extensive local consultation, the educational benefits of a co-educational Catholic secondary school, and the broader pattern of delays in school building projects nationwide. [61845/25]
Paul Lawless
Written
891. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a reply will issue from Tusla regarding correspondence (details supplied). [61960/25]