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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 4 Feb 2026 · to Social
741. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that despite paying PRSI at the appropriate rate, widows in receipt of the widow and bereaved partners pension are not eligible for illness benefit; if he has any intention of changing this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8558/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Justice
747. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of promotions from Sergeant to Inspector rank within An Garda Síochána which occurred in 2025, in tabular form. [7385/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Justice
748. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of competitions that were held in 2025 for sworn Gardaí to apply to join divisional roads policing units; and the number of Gardaí, by rank that applied for each competition, in tabular form. [7386/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Children
891. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting for their initial CDNT appointment in CHO8, in tabular form. [7382/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Children
893. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a person avails of domestic violence leave under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, the information they must provide to their employer; if the employer is allowed to ask questions to establish eligibility for domestic violence leave; the documentation or evidence which an employer can lawfully request to…
Darren O'Rourke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
948. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant orthopaedic surgeons based at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan as of 26 January 2026, in tabular form. [7377/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
949. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant obstetrician and gynaecologists based at Hollies Street Maternity Hospital as of 26 January 2026, in tabular form. [7378/26]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 29 Jan 2026 · to Agriculture
16. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment which has taken place of the potential impact of the Mercosur trade deal on the Irish beef industry; the measures he will take to mitigate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5369/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Agriculture
22. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the land use strategy from his Department’s perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5370/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
114. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is concerned about the impact of AI tools on third level exam integrity; the measures being taken to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5368/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
128. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on plans to deliver new, permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5367/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Health
425. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place with healthcare professional training bodies, and nursing colleges, to improve early recognition of heart disease in women; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7079/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Culture
84. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when An Post pensioners, will receive their delayed since September 2025 payment; the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6699/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Health
181. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of occupational therapists in County Meath for the period 2020 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6789/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Health
182. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists in primary care in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6790/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Health
197. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the primary service provider that a person should attend with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) arising from sensory issues; and if, in the case that a child presents with ARFID from sensory issues should a GP refer them to CAMHS or to primary care. [6787/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Health
198. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the current number of occupational therapists in CAMHS in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6788/26]
Darren O'Rourke Oral 27 Jan 2026 · to Taoiseach
18. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the EU-African Union summit. [5796/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Justice
194. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5366/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Justice
197. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the development of Thornton Hall for international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5365/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
474. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children which have been notified to the NCSE after the 1 October 2025 deadline, looking for a special class placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5612/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
475. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the SNA redeployment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5613/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
476. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children which attend primary school in Duleek, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5614/26]
Darren O'Rourke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
477. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children who live in Duleek, County Meath and avail of the school transport scheme to attend post-primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5615/26]