TDs / Donna McGettigan
Donna McGettigan
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1,153
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
49,311
words spoken in the chamber
Across 197 contributions
419
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
228
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 1,153 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 197 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 87 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 35 | 15 |
| April 2025 | 63 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 59 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 74 | 10 |
| July 2025 | 104 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 59 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 62 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 75 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 47 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 43 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 43 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 85 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 53 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 80 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 52 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 51 | 11 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 63 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 18 | 4 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 126 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 Clare 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Donna McGettigan
Written
153. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the long-awaited building extension at a school (details supplied) has not gone to tender and construction; and the actions she will take to ensure no further delays. [73583/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
346. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda only charging points for electric vehicles are available to GardaÍ in County Clare; the location of each; the frequency with which Gardaí have to use public charging points; the number of electric vehicles Gardaí in Clare have; the stations they are allocated to; and the steps he will take to increase the numbe…
Donna McGettigan
Written
359. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the help-to-buy scheme rules for returning emigrants to take into account taxes paid in the State before applicants emigrated. [73493/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
651. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following reported comments by an Taoiseach that there was “a breakdown between the university sector and the Department of Justice”, the steps he will take to deal with any such breakdown; the way in which he will rectify any negative impact it has had on Gaza students, to expedite their appeals before 15 October or the nearest p…
Donna McGettigan
Written
1107. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of people who applied for SUSI grants in 2026; the number who were successful and unsuccessful, respectively; the reasons applicants were unsuccessful; and the amounts awarded to successful applicants. [73482/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
736. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied). [73061/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
272. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if alternative arrangements can be approved for small schools where existing kitchen facilities do not meet the new requirements for the School Meals Programme; if funding is available to help schools make the necessary adaptations; if the impact of these requirements on small and rural schools has been assessed; and the immediate solution that c…
Donna McGettigan
Written
511. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will clarify the number of study visas issued and other matters in relation to students from Gaza in 2026 (details supplied). [71361/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
889. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review correspondence (details supplied); and whether he is satisfied that Gaza students holding full scholarships from Irish institutions were refused visas, while Government of Ireland scholars submitting comparable documentation were granted them. [71363/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
893. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on his recent visit to China. [71730/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
894. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department or the HEA has had with China General Technology Research Institute. [71728/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
112. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure the TII draw up a safety and speed reduction plan for the N68 at Darragh in County Clare (details supplied). [71096/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
182. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when Section 888 of the Company Act 2014 will be commenced (details supplied). [70380/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
195. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the long-awaited building extension at a school (details supplied) has not gone to tender and construction; and the actions she will take to ensure no further delays. [69853/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
247. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to address the concerns raised (details supplied) regarding the approval of the Graduate Diploma in physical education at Portobello Institute. [70333/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
494. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the additional measures that can be introduced to prevent the illegal hunting of livestock by lurcher hounds in the Loop Head peninsula. [70665/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
538. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the current number of anorexia and other eating disorder beds in the midwest HSE region; the number in each other HSE region; the number per head of population in each region for each year from 2020 to date, in tabular form; the status of plans to increase the number of anorexia and other eating disorder beds in the HSE midwest region; if there is an eating d…
Donna McGettigan
Written
551. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if a replacement has been recruited for a senior psychologist from Ennis Day Hospital who retired in 2025; the number of psychologists of each grade currently in Ennis Day Hospital; the number of vacancies there are; and when vacancies are likely to be filled. [69845/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
7. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to reassure the people of Clare that international investor courts in CETA cannot be utilised by companies in relation to prospecting or mining in County Clare. [69289/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
196. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the reason there is no 24/7 Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) in the HSE Midwest region; the resources she will allocate to establish such a service; and to provide a clear timeline for its establishment to stop the current denial of treatment to victims unless they report their assault to An Garda Síochána. [69257/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
203. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the level of engagements between her Department and the government of Indonesia in 2025, and to-date in 2026. [68655/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
342. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the up-to-date position regarding the new Garda dog training centre; and the timeline of this project progressing to the next stage. [68646/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
406. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated full year costs should the basic capitation rate be increased to €310 per pupil. [68650/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
515. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of WTE staff in his Department, by grade that are processing new applications for State pension (contributory) and disability allowance respectively, in tabular form. [68649/26]
Donna McGettigan
Written
586. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the percentage of the Garda motorcycle fleet that also have off-road capabilities. [68642/26]