TDs / Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
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937
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
30,322
words spoken in the chamber
Across 122 contributions
390
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
202
topics asked about
Across 17 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 937 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 122 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 7 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 2 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 38 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 30 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 61 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 51 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 27 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 43 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 58 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 39 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 39 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 72 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 63 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 56 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 58 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 182 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 19 | 8 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 56 | 5 |
| October 2026 | 36 | 10 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 51 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 Kildare South 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
719. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of businesses in County Kildare that have availed of supports through local enterprise offices in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the value of funding approved. [43753/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
720. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to support small retailers and hospitality businesses experiencing increased operating costs. [43754/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
803. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of successful section 29 appeals since 2020 onwards, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42103/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
847. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a precise update on the status of the sale of lands for a new school building (details supplied) [42471/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
848. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the application window for the Summer Programme 2026 was open for a very limited period between 6th and 15th of May, whereas the application window last year was open for a much longer period; if she appreciates that many students will not benefit from the programme this year as a result schools and parents not being aware of thi…
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
849. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total funding for the Summer Programme in each of the years from 2023 to date in 2026; the number of students who participated in each of these years in the primary, post-primary, home-based programme; the school-based programme in special schools; the number who have applied to participate in 2026; and if she will make a statement on t…
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
850. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth provide an overview of the work currently being carried out by her Department's GaelAonad division as well as completed projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42578/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
860. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the schools running the summer programme for children with additional needs in Kildare each year from 2023 onwards; the number of Kildare children who benefitted from same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42694/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
862. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total spend on renting prefabs each year for the last five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42730/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
900. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is considering bringing forward legislation to remove children of parents and grandparents who attended a school as a priority category for school admission in cases where the school is oversubscribed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43023/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
937. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to improve the compensation of trainee NEPS psychologists to meet the national minimum wage; if she will provide pay parity for training NEPS psychologists with HSE training psychologists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43691/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
938. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider decoupling the contribution towards fees from living expenses within the bursary structure for trainee NEPS psychologists, given the erosion of trainees' real living standards as fees increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43693/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
940. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications made under the additional school accommodation scheme in County Kildare that are awaiting approval; and the estimated timeline for decisions on each application. [43745/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
941. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of Section 29 appeals relating to school admissions received during the 2025-2026 school year; the number upheld; and the average processing time for appeals. [43746/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
943. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the proposed changes to autism assessments will impact children’s access to specialist school places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43800/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
944. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to ensure strengthened record-keeping with regard to student support files, given the recent findings of the Inspectorate in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43803/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
945. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post-primary students in south Kildare who have been unable to secure a school place for the 2026/27 academic year; the steps being taken by her Department to address capacity pressures in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43827/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
946. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of additional special class places and special school places that will be provided in County Kildare for the 2026/27 school year; whether she is satisfied that provision will meet identified demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43828/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
947. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she intends to issue updated guidance to schools regarding the use of generic and non-branded uniforms in order to reduce costs for families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43832/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
1134. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social homes approved, commenced and completed in County Kildare during 2025 and to date in 2026, by local authority area. [43747/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
1135. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether consideration is being given to increasing funding available to local authorities for the remediation of long-term vacant and derelict properties in town and village centres. [43748/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
1136. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he intends to take in response to the continued increase in homelessness figures nationally; the additional funding that will be made available to local authorities for tenant-in-situ acquisitions and homelessness prevention measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43824/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
1137. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social housing units expected to be delivered in the Athy municipal district during 2026 and 2027; the number currently at design, planning and construction stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43825/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
1184. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of WTE staff, by job title and grad working in each INTREO office within Kildare, in tabular form. [42344/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
Written
1272. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for the carer’s support grant and carer’s allowance currently awaiting decision; the average processing time; and any measures being taken to reduce delays. [43751/26]