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
296
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 3 November 2026.

Questions asked 9,005 in all

Dec 2024Nov 2026

Contributions to debates 397 in all

Dec 2024Nov 2026
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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
November 2026 0 4

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 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
318. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to indicate whether his Department has assessed the impact of hidden credit line exposures on Irelands compliance with EU fiscal rules; and whether any technical adjustments have been requested. [64824/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
319. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify whether his Department has engaged with UK authorities following the presentation of the report "Hidden Credit Lines The Largest Fraud Anywhere Ever" at Westminster; and to state whether any shared risks were identified. [64825/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
320. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline whether hidden credit line exposures could affect Irelands participation in EU banking union structures including the Single Supervisory Mechanism and the Single Resolution Framework. [64826/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
321. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to state whether any reviews are underway to strengthen cooperation between the Department of Finance and the Central Bank of Ireland in detecting hidden credit line exposures; and to indicate the expected completion date. [64827/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
322. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details of any training or analytical resources being developed within the Department to identify off balance sheet structures including hidden credit lines synthetic facilities and intra group arrangements. [64828/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
323. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm whether he will publish a yearly transparency report on all contingent liabilities including hidden credit line exposures; and to state the planned scope and publication date. [64829/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
324. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to say if his Department has examined past lending models to see if hidden credit line structures distorted risk pricing for customers; and to state the findings. [64830/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
325. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any lender has reported data gaps that prevented full identification of hidden credit line exposures; and to state how many such reports have been received since 2015. [64831/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
326. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to say if his Department has reviewed the role of credit rating agencies in assessing lenders that may have operated hidden credit line structures; and to state if inaccurate ratings created extra risk for the State. [64832/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
327. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to state if hidden credit line exposures were considered during the latest financial sector assessment review; and to outline any recommendations linked to Ireland. [64833/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
328. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to indicate if his Department has examined whether hidden credit line exposures influenced capital requirements for lenders; and to say if any adjustments are now needed. [64834/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
329. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details of any governance failures identified in lenders relating to hidden credit line exposures including board oversight issues; and to state the follow up that has occurred. [64835/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
330. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any lender has reported off balance sheet adjustments linked to hidden credit lines during annual or quarterly reporting cycles since 2018; and to confirm how many remain under review. [64836/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
331. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has reviewed whether hidden credit line exposures affected the valuation of bank shares or State held bank assets; and to say if any revaluations were required. [64837/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
332. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline whether hidden credit line exposures formed part of the risk analysis before the State exited shareholdings in bank; and to state if a post exit review has taken place. [64838/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
333. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any internal Department warning notes were issued about hidden credit line exposures before the recent report; and to indicate if these notes will be shared with the Oireachtas. [64839/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
334. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has examined whether hidden credit line exposures affected the treatment of distressed mortgage accounts; and to say if any cases remain unresolved. [64840/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
335. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm if any lenders used hidden credit line structures when restructuring borrower loans; and to provide the number of cases identified since 2016. [64841/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
336. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures influenced decisions to sell or transfer distressed or non performing loans; and to state the oversight applied. [64842/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
337. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to say if his Department has reviewed whether hidden credit line exposures contributed to delays in resolving long term arrears; and to indicate what findings were made. [64843/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
338. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to indicate whether hidden credit line exposures created conflicts between loan servicers and borrowers in cases involving restructures or split mortgages; and the number of complaints received. [64844/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
339. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any lenders reported errors in borrower affordability assessments linked to hidden credit line exposures, and to state whether corrections have been completed. [64845/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
340. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has reviewed the impact of hidden credit line exposures on the treatment of voluntary surrenders repossessions or personal insolvency arrangements; and to outline any risks identified. [64846/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
341. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures were considered in mortgage to rent assessments and to provide details of any cases where these exposures affected eligibility. [64847/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Finance
342. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether hidden credit line exposures created inconsistencies in lenders arrears resolution processes; and to state whether guidance has been issued to correct these inconsistencies. [64848/25]