The Deputy should not get into the actions of individuals.
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
Show as a table
| 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
The Deputy should not mention names in the course of this debate.
I thank the Deputy.
On behalf of Deputy Michael Cahill, I welcome the South Kerry Development Partnership to the Gallery. I hope they, like Deputy Cummins' group, will enjoy the day here in the Oireachtas and have a pleasant trip.
Please conclude, Deputy.
The Deputy has to conclude.
I was so interested in what the Deputy was saying, I let him talk.
Before the Minister responds, I am sure he will want to welcome all the students in the Public Gallery. It is good to have them all here and listening to our debate as Gaeilge. They are all very welcome.
I ask the Deputy not to make remarks about the election.
Before taking Leaders' Question, permission has been given to Deputy Michael Cahill to make a short personal statement.
Order.
Order, please.
Order, please.
Thanks, Deputy.
Thank you Deputy.
Deputy Stanley, your time is up.
Given that billions of euro have been passed through this House in terms of supplementary Estimates and the budget, why are the most marginalised and in need in our society still experiencing difficulties with housing adaptation grants, which have been almost stopped in places like Kilkenny? Will the Taoiseach ensure there will be an ongoing fund to take them to the end of the year and thereafter to deal with the num…
Will the Taoiseach also check the €1.6 million for SOS Kilkenny?
Is the Bill being opposed?
Will the Deputy move that Second Stage be taken in Private Members' time?
I now call the Chief Whip to move a business proposal in accordance with Standing Order 35(5).
If you are allowed-----
The Minister of State-----
The Minister of State will clarify.
I am now obliged to put the question. Is it agreed?