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
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
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 12 Jun 2025 · to Foreign
183. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these ch…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Climate
191. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these chang…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Defence
218. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes. [31362/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Transport
245. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes. [31375/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Finance
283. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes. [31365/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Public Expenditure
302. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was c…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
310. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these change…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Education
329. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of her Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes. [31363/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Culture
370. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Housing
377. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these ch…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Social
397. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes. [31373/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Justice
409. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department, including, but not limited to, cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these ch…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Justice
422. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to set out, in respect of Dublin airport where applications for international protection may be made in four scenarios (details supplied). [31530/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Agriculture
447. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes.…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Children
466. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of her Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes…
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Health
497. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of her Department, including, but not limited to, cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approving these changes. [31368/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
570. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department, including, but not limited to, cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out …
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Rural
585. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total estimated cost to the Exchequer associated with the recent renaming and rebranding of his Department including but not limited to cost categories (details supplied); the breakdown of the incurred or projected costs; and if a cost-benefit analysis or any assessment of public value was carried out prior to approvi…
Ken O'Flynn Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Taoiseach
167. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to establish a revitalisation taskforce for Cork city; to provide the membership of the taskforce and its remit; and the remuneration scales, if any, that are proposed for the taskforce membership. [29200/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Foreign
192. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if affidavits are accepted instead of birth certificates or as a form of identification for passport applicants who were awarded citizenship. [29751/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
1026. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if all applicants applying for asylum or protection in Ireland are required to provide a birth certificate and photo identification. [29748/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Justice
1028. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is accepting affidavits as identification for naturalisation. [29758/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Health
1509. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she will respond to five queries (details supplied) concerning Ireland’s consumption of ultra-processed foods. [29975/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 May 2025 · to Transport
102. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether all mechanics currently employed or contracted by public bodies, local authorities, or State-funded companies to maintain and service heavy-duty mechanically propelled vehicles possess the specific qualifications required under Irish and EU law to work on such vehicles; if he will outline the minimum legal and regulatory requirements …
Ken O'Flynn Written 28 May 2025 · to Finance
120. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware that insolvency cases have reportedly increased by approximately 20% this year; if he will address the fact that investment funds such as (details supplied) continue to charge mortgage interest rates of over 7%, significantly higher than the pillar banks, despite recent ECB rate reductions; if he will outline the measures being considered to ensure…