Mary Lou McDonald
Written
56. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [67052/26]
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Mary Lou McDonald
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193
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
141,893
words spoken in the chamber
Across 1,424 contributions
172
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
56
topics asked about
Across 12 departments
From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.
What they ask about
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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 193 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 1,424 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 10 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 17 |
| February 2025 | 15 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 22 | 80 |
| April 2025 | 22 | 73 |
| May 2025 | 19 | 157 |
| June 2025 | 14 | 113 |
| July 2025 | 4 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 12 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 9 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 4 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 13 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 22 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 10 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 4 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 1 | 38 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 5 | 31 |
| October 2026 | 10 | 44 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 1,197 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.
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- constituency Dublin Central 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
85. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [67050/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
325. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an updated timeframe on when the works on a new school build (details supplied) will recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71939/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
663. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the way in which she will ensure better pathways for patients with suspected autonomic disorders to receive appropriate investigations, including standing/orthostatic testing and tilt-table testing where clinically appropriate. [70436/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
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682. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to trial the use of a medication (details supplied) in Ireland in view of the fact his drug is currently being tested in the United States of America for use in preserving fertility for endometriosis patients. [70557/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
684. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the current approximate waiting times for endometriosis assessment and specialist treatment in Ireland. [70555/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
685. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve the endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme. [70563/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
686. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health whether additional resources are being provided to improve access to specialist endometriosis services. [70560/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
687. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the urgent-care pathways that are available for persons experiencing severe endometriosis symptoms. [70559/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
688. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for endometriosis assessment and specialist treatment in Ireland. [70558/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
646. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of the second report on the operation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 pursuant to Section 10 of that Act; when the report was received from the National Disability Authority; the reasons for any delay in its publication; the expected timeframe for publication of the report; and if she will make a statement on the mat…
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
883. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if the Government is currently reviewing the reimbursement status of testosterone products prescribed to women. [68963/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
884. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the reason female-specific testosterone formulations are not currently included in the free HRT arrangements. [68964/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
885. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health if she will consider adding appropriate female testosterone formulations to the reimbursement list in the treatment of menopause and perimenopause. [68966/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
886. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that women requiring testosterone are able to access an appropriate formulation without having to pay privately. [68967/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
473. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection if he intends to change the current arrangements which stops domiciliary care once a child turns 16 years-of-age; if he will allow this allowance to continue if still in full-time education, until the child turns 18 years-of-age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53669/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Oral
31. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent UK-Ireland summit. [45329/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
49. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [45330/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Oral
17. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent EU Council meeting. [45328/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
1050. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to engage with Water Safety Ireland and local authorities to extend seasonal lifeguard cover at beaches and bathing areas from the Easter period through to Halloween in order to improve safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45002/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Oral
7. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [32082/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
41. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [32083/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
1191. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the approval of the drug ryeqo which is used in other jurisdictions in the treatment of endometriosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35037/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
184. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the fuel allowance is means-tested according to net income rather than gross income; if he will explain the rationale behind this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31275/26]
Mary Lou McDonald
Written
854. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the Government has substituted the promised 'exceptionality assessment' for a flat-rate payment of €20,000 in respect of the victims of the Stardust fire. [30556/26]