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Noel McCarthy

Fine Gael Cork East TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

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457
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
12,449
words spoken in the chamber
Across 116 contributions
419
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
150
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

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 457 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 116 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 5 0
February 2025 32 11
March 2025 29 1
April 2025 20 2
May 2025 48 18
June 2025 19 3
July 2025 21 6
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 23 9
October 2025 18 6
November 2025 17 1
December 2025 19 8
January 2026 22 1
February 2026 24 8
March 2026 27 9
April 2026 32 5
May 2026 31 13
June 2026 22 5
July 2026 20 7
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 17 0
October 2026 11 3

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 116 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 Cork East 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
879. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering a second call for funding for new applicants under the Safe Routes to School Programme; when he expects forthcoming rounds under the existing programme to be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27321/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
983. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on Revenue's preparation for the disposal of the MV Matthew; to provide a breakdown of the full costs to date for the management, maintenance and berthing of the vessel; when he expects the disposal of the vessel to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26883/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
1055. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 25 March 2026, the position regarding the development of the new Cork Passport Office; when he expects it to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24945/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1237. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an additional school accommodation application for a school (details supplied); when she expects this accommodation to be in place given the increased enrolment for the upcoming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23820/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1459. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 536 of 24 March 2026, the access process for schools under this procurement framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26013/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Housing
1657. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with reference to the implementation of the developer-led wastewater services infrastructure initiative published by his Department on 4 March 2026; if this initiative will cater for areas that have no existing wastewater treatment systems in addition to those that have wastewater treatment systems in place but are unable to prog…
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3349. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department considers any targeted weekend or event specific ambulance coverage for youth sports activities, or any clear escalation protocols for emergency situations involving minors to ensure ambulance availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27007/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3350. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to expand community first responder programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27008/26]
Noel McCarthy Oral 26 Mar 2026 · to Foreign
76. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made to date by her Department in the development of an updated diaspora strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23044/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Foreign
147. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the funding that has been allocated for the promotion and support of an organisation (details supplied) abroad in each respective year from 2023 to 2025 inclusive, and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23045/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Enterprise
237. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if there are any instances, apart from the specifically outlined cases of horticulture workers, meat processor operatives, health care assistants, home support workers and where an applicant’s degree was issued by an Irish third level college in the previous 12 months, where the minimum annual remuneration for the provision of a gener…
Noel McCarthy Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
348. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there are any instances where the two-year cohabitation requirement for the purpose of applying for permission as a de facto partner of an Irish national is waived; if it is possible to prove evidence of a durable two-year relationship to his Department without providing a history of two-years cohabitation; and if he will make a s…
Noel McCarthy Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Foreign
16. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the development of the new Cork passport office; when she expects it to be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23092/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Finance
393. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 312 of 5 March 2026, the number of inspections carried out; the number of passengers screened; the number of seizures made; the number of scans conducted at Rosslare Europort and other ports since the introduction of the new regulations on duty free enforcements;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …
Noel McCarthy Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Finance
394. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the value of tobacco products tax collected in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22256/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Education
536. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering the introduction of free period products in second level schools; if not, whether such a scheme could be considered on a pilot basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22284/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Rural
1072. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when he expects the next funding round of the Community Centre Investment Fund to open for applications; when applications approved under this round are then envisaged to be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22171/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Justice
6. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being considered by his Department to ensure the quicker processing of naturalisation applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20206/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
735. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the emergency works scheme application from a school (details supplied); the full extent of the works to be undertaken; when she expects that works will progress to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19078/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
736. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the emergency works scheme application from a school (details supplied); when she expects that works will progress to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19079/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
737. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding building works at a school (details supplied); when she expects that this will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19080/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
2032. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if a marriage notification appointment can be facilitated for a couple (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20005/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 5 Mar 2026 · to Health
25. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to increase the provision of ambulance services in the east Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17705/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 5 Mar 2026 · to Health
79. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date with the development of the community nursing unit, Midleton Community Hospital, Midleton, County Cork; when it is expected to be opened to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17704/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 5 Mar 2026 · to Housing
219. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the work undertaken to date in formalising national planning guidelines for solar energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17741/26]