TDs / Ken O'Flynn

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Ken O'Flynn

Independent Ireland Cork North-Central TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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9,005
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
86,377
words spoken in the chamber
Across 393 contributions. Plus 40 contributions from the chair, not counted
295
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
421
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 9,005 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 393 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 1
January 2025 0 1
February 2025 17 20
March 2025 14 22
April 2025 24 16
May 2025 227 18
June 2025 49 14
July 2025 35 24
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 663 33
October 2025 297 9
November 2025 1,060 18
December 2025 621 2
January 2026 190 45
February 2026 911 14
March 2026 387 38
April 2026 691 31
May 2026 2,122 20
June 2026 635 22
July 2026 289 11
August 2026 0 2
September 2026 347 12
October 2026 426 20

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 188 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

  1. constituency Cork North-Central 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Independent Ireland 29 November 2024 to now
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3295. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the timeline for implementation of systems capable of capturing agency staff numbers in WTE terms across all regional health areas; and whether this will form part of the SAP S/4HANA system rollout referenced by the HSE. [26770/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3296. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that the absence of WTE tracking for agency staff meets public financial management and workforce planning standards; and if she will outline any Departmental reviews conducted into this matter. [26771/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3297. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1994 of 18 March 2026, to confirm the total agency expenditure in each regional health area for 2024 and 2025 as set out in Appendix 1; and to provide the final audited figures for 2024 and provisional versus final variance for 2025. [26772/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3298. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the proportion of total agency expenditure attributable to each staffing category (medical/dental, nursing, health and social care professionals, management/admin, support services and technical grades) for 2024 and 2025; and whether these proportions are monitored centrally. [26773/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3299. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health what specific cost-control mechanisms are in place at Departmental and HSE level to reduce reliance on agency staffing; and whether annual targets for agency expenditure reduction have been set for each regional health area. [26774/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3300. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to outline the outcomes to date of the July 2025 framework for converting agency staff to direct employment; including the number of conversions achieved, the cost impact, and any evaluation undertaken of its effectiveness. [26775/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3301. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the SAP S/4HANA system introduced in July 2025 is fully operational in providing real-time reporting on agency expenditure and workforce metrics; and what governance controls are in place to ensure data accuracy and completeness. [26776/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3302. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether analysis has been carried out comparing agency expenditure trends across regional health areas; to identify outliers or regions with disproportionately high reliance on agency staff; and if so, to provide a summary of findings. [26777/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3303. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether internal or external audits have been conducted on agency staffing expenditure and reporting systems within the HSE since 2023; and to provide details of findings, recommendations, and implementation status. [26778/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3304. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that are currently vacant, by county, as of the most recent date available. [26813/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3305. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the duration of vacancy of each residential property owned by the Health Service Executive that is currently vacant, categorised by periods of less than 6 months, 6 to 12 months, 1 to 2 years, and over 2 years. [26814/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3306. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have been declared surplus to requirements in each year from 2020 to date. [26815/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3307. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have been offered to the Land Development Agency in each year from 2020 to date, and the number of such properties subsequently taken up by the Agency. [26816/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3308. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have been transferred to local authorities or other State bodies for housing or social use in each year from 2020 to date. [26817/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have been disposed of on the open market in each year from 2020 to date. [26818/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the average time taken from a residential property becoming vacant to being declared surplus, offered to the Land Development Agency, and disposed of or transferred for use, based on the most recent data available. [26819/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3311. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has established any key performance indicators, targets, or timelines in relation to the identification, transfer, or disposal of vacant residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive; and if so, to provide details [26820/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3312. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the nature, frequency, and format of reports received by her Department from the Health Service Executive regarding vacant and surplus residential properties, and whether such reports include data on vacancy duration and disposal outcomes. [26821/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3313. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current status of the review of the Health Service Executive Protocol for the Acquisition and Disposal of Property, the expected completion date of this review, and whether it will include measures to improve timelines and oversight in the reuse of residential properties for housing purposes. [26822/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3314. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department maintains a centralised dataset on vacant residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive, including vacancy duration and disposal status; and if not, the reason for same. [26823/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3315. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether she has directed the Health Service Executive to establish a central register of vacant and surplus residential properties, including timelines for vacancy and disposal; and if not, if she intends to do so. [26824/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health when data on vacant and surplus residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive will be compiled in full; and whether she will commit to publishing such data. [26825/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3317. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether interim or partial data is currently available within her Department or the Health Service Executive in relation to vacant residential properties; and if she will provide same. [26826/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3318. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that have remained vacant for periods exceeding 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months, respectively. [26827/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of residential properties owned by the Health Service Executive that are currently within the disposal process and have not progressed to final transfer or sale within 12 months of being declared surplus. [26828/26]