Household electricity prices in the EU in 2024 were the highest in Ireland and the lowest in Finland. The reason for this is that Finland generates 35% of its energy from nuclear power. Ireland has a growing economy of more than 5.3 million people. Do we need another Ardnacrusha Shannon scheme moment a century on where we decide how we are going to power our economy? In my constituency of Cork East, thousands of acre…
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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| 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
I thank Deputy Daly. I must say I agree with a lot of the points he made. I should not say that as the Chair, but anyway.
We now go to Deputy Paul Murphy. He has three and a half minutes.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case:
Deputy Jen Cummins - To discuss the need for a multidenominational school for Dublin 8.
Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the lack of school places for children with additional needs in the north inner city.
Deputy William Aird - To discuss development of a ne…
I wish to ask the Taoiseach about coming tariffs and what they could do in particular to the whiskey industry in Ireland. I was with the Taoiseach in Washington DC this week. He did a difficult but good job representing the country. We are concerned about the impact coming tariffs could have on Irish Distillers. Could there be an investigation to see if bourbon could be excluded from EU tariffs to protect the Irish w…
I take the opportunity to recognise the delegation from the Danish Parliament who are joining us in the Gallery with Deputy Malcolm Byrne of Wexford. They are all very welcome. Ireland has had 62 years of a diplomatic relationship with Denmark - I checked. They are most welcome and I thank them for being here.
Deputy McGuinness please, without interruption.
One second. We have had a debate here without interruption from all sides and all parties, both Government and Opposition.
The only Members who have repeatedly commented since I sat in this chair are Deputies Cronin and Devine.
There was an exchange a few moments ago relating to Deputy Devine's contribution. To clarify that everything that was said was allowable under Standing Orders, I just asked for advice on foot of the Deputy's request to me as Chair.
And look-----
-----it is perfectly allowable-----
We will proceed to the Government slot.
Deputy Lahart wanted to make a remark in response to Deputy Devine.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case:
Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss to lack of school places and school building projects in Kildare.
Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss the difficulties in mental health services in the Louth-Meath area.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the introduction of…
I thank the Ministers of State and Deputies for their contributions. Given the upcoming festivities, I wish everybody a happy St. Patrick's Day.
I raise the issue of the Castlemartyr and Killeagh bypass with the announcement of national roads funding imminent. My question is on the appointment of a design consultant. We are due to see funding allocated shortly for national road projects but the appointment of a design consultant is necessary for this project to advance. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach could comment on this to see if the Government will su…
I thank Deputies for their participation in this important debate to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 3 is a physical and logical alternative to amendment No. 2.
Does Deputy Nash wish to move amendment No. 3?
Deputy Doherty has indicated he does not intend to move amendment No. 4.
104. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the funding available for the national roads in 2025; if there will be funding for a project (details supplied) to take it through the next gateway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9325/25]
I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. I will ask about the very important issue of the upgrade of the N25 between Midleton and Youghal. This is one of the most dangerous sections of national road in the country. It has a long record of multiple, fatal and serious road traffic accidents causing lifelong injuries for those who have been sadly impacted.
I have been very passionate about raising with the Gover…
I thank the Minister. I welcome his words on this and, as he has mentioned, the fact he came with me to visit the east Cork area, particularly the town of Youghal. Economically, Youghal needs a serious lift. People there have lost all faith in the Government. I do not believe the majority of the community there would have any issue with me stating that. As a local TD who lives there and who was born and raised in the…