James O'Connor
Written
142. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health her Department's plans for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52297/25]
TDs / James O'Connor
James O'Connor
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499
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
16,905
words spoken in the chamber
Across 80 contributions. Plus 30 contributions from the chair, not counted
371
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
143
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 499 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 80 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 44 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 17 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 17 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 41 | 11 |
| June 2025 | 43 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 26 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 30 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 28 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 38 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 14 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 37 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 21 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 14 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 31 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 26 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 26 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 18 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 24 | 0 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 70 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 Cork East 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
James O'Connor
Written
275. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on the progress of the Midleton flood relief scheme; the estimated timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52697/25]
James O'Connor
Written
289. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a project in a school (details supplied); if her Department will review the emergency works scheme applications in relation to the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52700/25]
James O'Connor
Written
292. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a project at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52743/25]
James O'Connor
Written
404. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if she will add myalgic encephalomyelitis to the long-term illness scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52642/25]
James O'Connor
Written
130. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the current status on the BusConnects project in Cork County; the status of the CMATS project in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51607/25]
James O'Connor
Written
165. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the current status of road projects in Cork county (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51606/25]
James O'Connor
Written
463. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding DEIS Urban Band 1 status for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51565/25]
James O'Connor
Written
528. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 597 of 17 September 2025, the status of the review of the previous round of community sports facilities fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51447/25]
James O'Connor
Written
836. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health her plans to implement spinal muscular atrophy screening in the national heel-prick test (details supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51131/25]
James O'Connor
Written
865. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if she will consider raising the income threshold for medical card eligibility due to the increase in the cost of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51397/25]
James O'Connor
Written
327. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department's plans to update the DEIS plus plan before the end of 2025; the timeline for the publication of this document; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50317/25]
James O'Connor
Written
100. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the current investigation into the widespread fish kill in the River Blackwater in recent weeks; if his Department has found the source of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49317/25]
James O'Connor
Written
147. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has been in communication with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the publishing of planning guidelines for solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49316/25]
James O'Connor
Written
181. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his Department's plan on opening a new driving test centre in County Cork; the current test waiting times in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/25]
James O'Connor
Written
252. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to extend the basic income for the arts scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49340/25]
James O'Connor
Written
200. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47714/25]
James O'Connor
Written
278. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding lending by credit unions to support the development of student residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47724/25]
James O'Connor
Written
447. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment process for the next round of DEIS; the criteria for schools to qualify for DEIS status; the process by which principals of schools seeking DEIS status can be proactive in engaging with her Department to ensure every consideration is afforded to their situation and circumstances; when this will be delivered; and if she will make a st…
James O'Connor
Written
448. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the additional accommodation project application lodged by a school (details supplied); the position regarding assessment of the amended stage 2b report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47719/25]
James O'Connor
Written
449. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will direct the NCSE to engage with a school (details supplied) awaiting official decisions on two SERCs and an exceptional needs review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47720/25]
James O'Connor
Written
450. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47721/25]
James O'Connor
Written
451. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47722/25]
James O'Connor
Written
452. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47723/25]
James O'Connor
Written
453. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position on the proposal by school principals to her Department to slightly alter the location of modular units to maximise the playground space available to all children at schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47725/25]