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TDs / John McGuinness
John McGuinness
Leas-Cheann Comhairle
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423
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
53,878
words spoken in the chamber
Across 132 contributions. Plus 1,827 contributions from the chair, not counted
107
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
138
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 423 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 132 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 13 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 35 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 24 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 54 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 14 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 28 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 59 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 11 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 39 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 14 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 8 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 20 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 20 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 14 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 18 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 14 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 13 | 7 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 14 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 8 | 2 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 46 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 Carlow-Kilkenny 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
- office Leas-Cheann Comhairle 19 February 2025 to now
Happy birthday, Sarah, from everyone in the House.
I understand the Government Whip intends to move a proposal in relation to arrangements for the motion regarding the report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform in respect of Dáil sittings from 9 to 11 June.
Is the proposal agreed? Agreed.
Amendment Nos. 1, 2 and 7 are related and will be discussed together.
Amendments Nos. 3 to 6, inclusive, and No. 8 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.
Pursuant to Standing Order 194(3), I report specially to the Dáil that the committee has amended the Title.
The Bill will now be sent to the Seanad.
Rialaíodh leasú Uimh. 4 as ord.
Rialaíodh leasú Uimh. 6 as ord.
Deputy Heneghan feels left out. The Taoiseach did not answer him.
Before I call on Deputy Daly, I extend a warm welcome to the Japanese ambassador and his officials, who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan.
Deputy O'Sullivan is not here but, with the permission of the House, his question may be asked by Deputy O'Shea.
They are all very welcome. I hope they enjoy their day in Dáil Éireann.
I thank the Minister of State.
I ask the Minister of State to be very brief as the time is limited.
The Deputy should allow the Minister to answer.
I thank the Deputy. Will he allow the Minister to conclude?
I call Deputy Ged Nash.
Will the Minister please conclude? Order, Deputy Doherty.
I call Deputy Nash.
Order, please.
We now move to the next question, which is in the name of Deputy Robert O'Donoghue.
Deputy Doherty, please.
Deputy Doherty-----
Resume your seat, Deputy.