I ask you to conclude, Deputy Connolly.
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
Deputy Connolly, I ask you to conclude, please.
Deputy Connolly------
And I have allowed you over time.
We now move to Questions on Policy or Legislation. Will Deputies leaving the Chamber please do so in an orderly fashion? Yesterday we had a stampede to the exit gates. I would prefer if they were to do it quietly and orderly.
The Minister of State wants to know if he is supposed to fly. Try it.
Please, Deputy O'Flynn. I call Deputy Nolan.
I ask the Deputy to conclude.
Is the Bill opposed?
As leave to introduce the Bill has been agreed, will the Deputy move that Second Stage be taken in Private Members' time?
There is no doubt that the world is changing rapidly and that a new world order is emerging. I join in the condemnation of Israel and agree with those who have spoken eloquently about what is happening in Gaza to the Palestinian people. It is horrific. The world will certainly look back on this period with shame because not enough is being done to stop what is happening. I am not talking about our Government but I am…
Thank you, Deputy McDonald.
Thank you, Deputy, please. The Taoiseach to respond.
Please conclude, Taoiseach.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Deputy Bacik, please.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
The Deputy's time has concluded.
I must ask the Taoiseach to conclude.
Deputy O'Callaghan to conclude.
Deputy Doherty, please.
Deputy Doherty, please allow the Taoiseach to respond.
I did not say that.
Allow the Taoiseach to answer, please.
Deputy Doherty, please.