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Darren O'Rourke

Sinn Féin Meath East TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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1,809
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
93,019
words spoken in the chamber
Across 530 contributions. Plus 27 contributions from the chair, not counted
435
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
270
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 1,809 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 530 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 25 0
February 2025 112 30
March 2025 96 8
April 2025 54 17
May 2025 91 38
June 2025 121 28
July 2025 198 41
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 76 13
October 2025 97 21
November 2025 109 24
December 2025 71 29
January 2026 77 32
February 2026 181 52
March 2026 100 22
April 2026 90 45
May 2026 60 31
June 2026 129 39
July 2026 42 22
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 27 16
October 2026 53 22

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 407 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 Meath East 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
151. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the gender ratio of teachers at primary and post-primary schools respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10795/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
158. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth since the closure of Caranua, when the survivors of residential institutional abuse will be able to avail of educational support, as referenced in the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10841/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
159. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if survivors of the residential abuse scheme who have received redress from the State previously, will receive support for furthering their education; when Department officials will be available to discuss these supports with survivors following the closure of Caranua; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10842/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
172. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can advise when the new set of actions will be developed for the period 2027 to 2028 as part of Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services; if she can provide a timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10936/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
173. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide details of the resilience and effectiveness scheme; the length of time it has been operating; the way in which the decision is made on whether the fund will run in a year; the drawdowns by ETB that have been made in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10937/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
174. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide an update on the review of UBU scheme; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10938/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
175. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide an update on the targeted youth employability support initiative; to detail the impact measurement tool that is being developed; the timeline for the trial and evaluation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10939/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
353. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the male suicide rate across the State, by age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10786/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
354. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the life expectancy for both men and women across the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10788/26]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 10 Feb 2026 · to Taoiseach
10. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [7578/26]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 10 Feb 2026 · to Taoiseach
27. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on children and education will next meet. [7579/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
382. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to provide and update on the punctuality and reliability review for the 109 bus service on the M3 corridor into Dublin that commenced on 23 November 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10318/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
534. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will work to allow a smooth redeployment of teachers throughout the ETB system; without having to resign from one ETB to re-apply for a job in another; her views on whether this will help to improve teacher retention issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9195/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
535. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will make changes to ensure that the service of a teacher is recognised when they resign from an ETB to work in another in order that seniority follows the teacher, not the school that they work in; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9196/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
537. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which home-educated students will be graded on their Additional Assessment Component (AAC’s), particularly when the principle of teacher authentication underpins these AACs; if she can provide assurances that home-educated students will be marked in the same manner as any other student; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9…
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
538. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of home-educated second level students in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9206/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
539. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the AAC component of leaving cycle exams in biology, which state that there is a need for regular, comprehensive engagement by the teacher with each student throughout the complete process will affect home-educated students; the measures are in place to ensure that home-educated students have their AAC’s reviewed and graded the sa…
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
540. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if under the new Leaving Certificate AAC’s can only be completed by students in school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9208/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
541. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if home-educated students completing the additional assessment component of their Leaving Certificate are treated the same as home-tutored candidates in terms of supervision and grading; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9209/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
555. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when parents who were unable to notify the NCSE of their child’s recommendation for a special class before the 1 October deadline will receive a letter of eligibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9269/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
594. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to address the use of AI tracking software in schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9846/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
612. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason there is no cover provided for primary school teachers who wish to avail of breastfeeding breaks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10110/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
613. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that primary school classes run smoothly when their teacher is availing of a breast-feeding break; and if she will consider providing cover for teachers who wish to avail of breast feeding breaks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10111/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
614. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidelines or rules that are provided for teachers who wish to avail of breastfeeding breaks in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10115/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
641. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who have presented to the NCSE requiring a letter of eligibility after the 1 October deadline, introduced in 2025, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10334/26]