I thank the Deputy and ask him to conclude.
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
We are out of time, but the Taoiseach may want to give a quick response.
We are out of time. I ask the Taoiseach to conclude as we are moving on to the next business.
The Minister is sharing time.
You are out of time, Deputy.
Conclude, please, Deputy.
When Deputies name families and individuals, I presume they have the permission of those people to do so.
You are out of time, Deputy Sherlock.
Thank you, Deputy Sherlock.
I first acknowledge the great staff in the HSE across the country. This is not a criticism of them. When something like this happens, we must reflect on why it has happened. I also acknowledge the work being undertaken by the new Minister and Ministers of State. I appreciate their commitment to getting things right and to the reform that is necessary. However, that commitment is going to be tested. In many of the con…
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.
I thank the Deputy.
I ask the Deputy to conclude.
I thank Deputy McDonald.
Deputy Lawless, please conclude. I call the Taoiseach for a response.
He will send you down one. I call Deputy Séamus McGrath.
I call Deputy McGrath please.
Quiet, Deputy. Deputy McGrath, please pose your question.
Time Deputy, please.
Deputy O'Flynn should not be raising separate issues on individuals. I ask him to refrain from that, please.
Can you conclude, Deputy?
You are out of order, Deputy.
Does Deputy Whitmore wish to ask a question that is within the remit?
Does the Taoiseach wish to comment on that?
Tógfaidh muid sos 60 nóiméid anois.