Amendments Nos. 5 to 8, inclusive, are related, and will be discussed together.
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
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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
For the information of Members, the Poole family are in the Public Gallery. The Ceann Comhairle has already extended a welcome to the family, but I want to bring it to the attention of the Chamber, now that there are so many of us here, that they are here. They have achieved a lot. I acknowledge their presence. Thank you for your patience as you watch the debate.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 without amendment.
I extend a welcome to former councillor Walter Lacey who is in the Public Gallery with visitors, friends and family. They are welcome to Leinster House and I hope they enjoy their evening.
Is Deputy Carthy pressing the amendment?
Amendments Nos. 1 to 5 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
Amendments Nos. 3 to 7, inclusive, and amendment No. 10 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendment No. 9, in the name of Deputy Rice, has been ruled out of order.
Pursuant to Standing Order 194(3), I report specifically to the Dáil that the committee has amended the Title of the Bill.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the Social Housing Passport Bill 2026, taken on Thursday, 9 July 2026. On amendment No. 1, a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
I join the Ceann Comhairle in extending the welcome to you. You have come through a harrowing journey to this day and you have exposed the State, as has been recorded by the Taoiseach, the Minister and others, in terms of the most awful failings, which have had terrible consequences on your lives and the lives of your families. If we are to take action on this, we should examine some of the submissions made to other …
Seanad Éireann has accepted the Postal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026 without recommendation.
I commend the Minister on bringing forward this stand-alone legislation. It is important that he continue his work reforming the various aspects of legislation that need to be examined and updated in the context of what society faces today. I have no doubt that this Bill will assist partners to know about the records of those who have committed serious domestic and sexual abuse and so on.
It is timely because, in my…
There is no amendment and no countermotion. I thank the Minister of State for that clarification.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
We will move on to questions and answers for 20 minutes, starting with Sinn Féin.
Deputy Gould is waiting to come in.
That concludes the statements. Does the Minister of State want to make a general comment?
I thank the Minister of State. That concludes statements on the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 June, pursuant to Standing Order 133.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill) 2025, changed from the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025, without amendment.
Seanad Éireann has passed the National Treasury Management Agency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 without amendment.
The agreement to the Seanad recommendations is reported to the House and a message will be sent to Seanad Éireann acquainting it accordingly.
Seanad Éireann has passed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 without amendment.
Amendments Nos. 1 and 8 to 11, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.
Before we started, I should have mentioned that recommittal is necessary in respect of this amendment and the other related amendments as they do not arise from committee proceedings. I ask the Minister to move recommittal and then we will ask that House to agree to that.