896
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
123,606
words spoken in the chamber
Across 642 contributions
422
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
255
topics asked about
Across 19 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 896 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 642 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 51 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 41 | 47 |
| March 2025 | 44 | 42 |
| April 2025 | 64 | 38 |
| May 2025 | 39 | 40 |
| June 2025 | 55 | 33 |
| July 2025 | 47 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 38 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 16 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 41 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 29 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 42 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 46 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 41 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 58 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 80 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 31 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 44 | 12 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 41 | 21 |
| October 2026 | 48 | 23 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 510 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 Dublin Bay North 29 November 2024 to now
- party Social Democrats 29 November 2024 to now
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
910. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures that have been taken to address the long processing times for those awaiting a decision on their domiciliary care allowance or carer's allowance appeal, where applicants are being advised of a wait of six to 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29683/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
937. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will classify long Covid as an occupational illness as has been done in other European countries; if he will extend the special leave with pay for people who continue to suffer from long-covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30144/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
1147. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the case of a delayed assessment of need for a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28999/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
1203. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to examine the case where parents are receiving assessment of need reports stating that autism is not a disability, despite it being classified as such under the Disability Act 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30142/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
1204. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality following the recent visit to a school (details supplied) by the Minister for Special Education, if she will respond to the urgent issue of a 7 year old child in that school’s autism class who is pre-speaking and has had no access to speech and language therapy, or any other form of therapy to date; and if she will make a statement…
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
1550. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will take action to support young people with spinal muscular atrophy who do not qualify for surgery as they are over 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30141/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
1608. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will introduce oral immunotherapy for people who have severe allergies; if she will provide a timeline on its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30510/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
26. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to reduce extremely high interest rates being charged to some mortgage holders whose mortgages were sold to financial institutions after the crash; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27616/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
40. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will take action to ensure that the Central Bank is not facilitating the sale of Israeli war bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27617/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
62. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to address the falling number of tax exiles paying the domicile levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27618/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Oral
82. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his views on the increased level of privatisation and outsourcing in the provision of public services, its effect on cost overruns and outcomes for citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28802/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Oral
84. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on reform of the ethics in public office legislation, given that the review of the statutory framework was completed in December 2022; the reason for the delay in publishing the heads of a Bill; if he expects this Bill to be introduced this year; and if he will make a state…
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
150. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the budgetary measures he is planning to address staffing shortages across key areas of the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28131/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
343. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will take action to ensure there is an appropriate school place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28472/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
387. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has assessed a location (details supplied) as a potential location for new housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28471/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
440. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any additional supports in place for expectant mothers who will not be able to meet their mortgage repayments while relying on maternity benefit; if he intends to increase the rates of maternity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28551/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
144. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the cost of the recent works carried out by the OPW to the Marino Casino including the new cabin; the purpose of these works; whether any consultation took place given the architectural sensitivity of the monument; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27898/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
355. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will examine recent childcare increases of 40% in a Dublin creche (details supplied); the action she is taking to ensure childcare costs are brought down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27756/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
31. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Disability will next meet. [22413/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
493. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will review a deportation order (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27735/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
184. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined where a claim and complaint made to the National Lottery Ireland was not properly investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26492/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
193. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26491/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
216. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the position for already qualified teachers receiving permanent teaching contracts is the same as the new policy for newly qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26490/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
217. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with a school (details supplied) in relation to the official shared campus arrangement where the school is located; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26493/25]
Cian O'Callaghan
Written
261. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reconsider the two-year criteria for the new tenant-in-situ scheme where it will exacerbate homelessness; the reasoning behind the two-year criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26486/25]