TDs / Séamus McGrath

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Séamus McGrath

Fianna Fáil Cork South-Central TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

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497
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
45,141
words spoken in the chamber
Across 181 contributions
429
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
163
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 497 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 181 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 6 0
February 2025 28 8
March 2025 13 12
April 2025 30 10
May 2025 23 25
June 2025 22 9
July 2025 50 12
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 59 4
October 2025 25 9
November 2025 28 14
December 2025 19 10
January 2026 17 9
February 2026 25 13
March 2026 28 8
April 2026 25 3
May 2026 19 14
June 2026 35 4
July 2026 14 5
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 12 3
October 2026 19 9

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 153 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 South-Central 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Séamus McGrath Written 5 Mar 2026 · to Housing
202. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the projected housing output of the LDA for the remainder of 2026 and 2027, by property types, social units, cost rental units and so on. [17478/26]
Séamus McGrath Oral 3 Mar 2026 · to Culture
140. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the large-scale sports infrastructure fund, LSSIF, is likely to open for applications. [16500/26]
Séamus McGrath Oral 26 Feb 2026 · to Social
9. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to increase the living alone allowance in recognition of the significantly lower income available to qualifying single householders relative to couples. [15159/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Transport
133. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full update on Cork BusConnects, and the shorter term plans to improve the reliability of the bus service in Cork city and suburbs. [15514/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Foreign
222. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the timeline for the relocation of the Cork passport office; the overall cost of this relocation process, including the terms of the lease; the fit-out costs and other related costs such as professional fees; and the amount spent to date on the project. [15775/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Climate
175. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of applicants for the warner homes scheme; the current average wait time from application date to completion of works; and to also outline these figures specifically for the Cork region. [14628/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Health
291. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health when it is intended to fully implement the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13186/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Defence
184. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the current shortfall in staffing levels across the Defence Forces; the timeframe to reach the targeting staffing levels; and the way in which the staffing shortfall impacts on our national security. [12370/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Defence
227. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the threat level to our maritime security; and the plans in place to defend against this threat. [12371/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Education
680. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the issues raised in relation to a school (details supplied). [12554/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Culture
751. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on a pension increase for members of the Eircom superannuation defined benefit pension scheme (details supplied). [12802/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 12 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
57. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to consider the establishment of a national flood agency to have a sole focus on the State's approach to flood management and progressing flood relief schemes. [10780/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 12 Feb 2026 · to Education
341. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the approved modular buildings for a school in Cork city (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11120/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Transport
53. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to reform the application system under the electric small public service vehicle (eSPSV25) grant scheme; and to prioritise applications based on the age of the vehicle being replaced. [10912/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
265. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to clarify if non-stun slaughter is permitted in Ireland; and if so, the circumstances; and his plans to ban non-stun slaughter outright in Ireland. [10893/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
205. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will increase the house price ceiling to qualify for the help-to-buy-scheme. [10093/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
233. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount collected in stamp duty for residential properties in 2025; and the proportion of this amount applicable to first-time buyers. [10094/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
399. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he would consider introducing tax relief for PAYE individuals who engage the services of an accountant for the purposes of their tax return and incur fees. [9357/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
400. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details in relation to levies applied to ESB worker pensions during the financial crash; whether these levies are still being applied; and if it is intended to end them at a future point. [9393/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
461. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the full set of stages of a flood relief scheme from inception to construction; the total number of projects at a point between stage 1 and the final stage, including all schemes managed by the OPW or local authorities; the estimated cost of the entirety of these projects; and the …
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
462. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a full update on the Ballinhassig flood relief scheme; the estimated timeline for the commencement of the planning process; and the estimated cost of the project. [9881/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Social
743. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if the homeowner's once-off payment will be open for applications this year (details supplied). [9356/26]
Séamus McGrath Oral 5 Feb 2026 · to Foreign
66. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her assessment of the current situation in Belarus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8282/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Foreign
69. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland accepts the legitimacy of the current government in Venezuela; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8281/26]
Séamus McGrath Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Finance
192. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, and an issue that exists when a driver under the scheme changes to a new vehicle and is approved, but is taken off the system, leaving a gap in coverage of their motor insurance before they receive their new vehicle. [9098/26]