TDs / Darren O'Rourke
Darren O'Rourke
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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
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- constituency Meath East 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Darren O'Rourke
Written
115. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the funding available for river rescue services such as an organisation (details supplied); if he will consider formalising governance and funding arrangements with such groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70534/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
161. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the options assessed when considering targeting energy credits rather as universal measures; if options based on household income were considered for example, and how; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70346/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
202. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve bus services in Bellewstown Co. Meath, under Connecting Ireland or otherwise; the timeline and detail of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69328/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
262. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to revisit proposals for a Leinster outer orbital route in light of increasing congestion on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69951/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
413. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if early intervention classes are being re-classified as primary autism classes in order to reduce the numbers of students looking for primary school places across the State; and if so, the measures that are being implemented to ensure that children who require access to an early intervention class are not left behind. [69744/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
414. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a pre-school early intervention class held in a primary school (details supplied) is being re-classified as a primary autism class; the number of children that will be affected by the re-classification of this class; and the supports available to children who would have attended the early intervention class, had it not been re-classified. [6974…
Darren O'Rourke
Written
415. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of early intervention classes across the State that have been reclassified as a primary autism class on a county-by-county breakdown. [69746/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
416. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of early intervention classes across the State broken down by county, for each of the years 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025. [69747/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
482. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the date on which he received a letter of recommendation from the Housing Agency in relation to homes in County Meath being included in the defective block scheme; when a decision will be made in relation to this; the date on which homeowners in County Meath will be able to apply to the scheme and conditions of same; and if he w…
Darren O'Rourke
Written
960. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive an appointment with a pain management specialist. [69423/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
961. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Meath will receive results from a scan. [69424/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
962. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time to see a pain management specialist, by county. [69425/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
1014. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health to outline the plans for an unused building (details supplied), and when it might be expected to open again. [69748/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
1075. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 354 of 15 October 2025, when further information will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70231/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Oral
5. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach for a report on his recent meeting with the British Prime Minister. [63268/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Oral
16. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach for an update on his Department's plans to co-ordinate a range of actions aimed at regulatory reform. [63269/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
136. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the current assault leave guidelines for teachers in schools across the State. [68217/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
137. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teachers in primary, post primary and special schools who took assault leave for the years 2020 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and the number which never returned to the school they worked in. [68218/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
138. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to review the parameters of assault leave for teachers given in some cases the time period of six months assault leave is insufficient for recovery from an injury. [68219/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
139. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the financial support available to teachers who leave work on assault leave to compensate them for their medical expenses; and her plans to introduce new compensation measures for medical expenses. [68220/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
148. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications for the climate action summer works scheme, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68412/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
157. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to ensure that the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 protects taxi drivers from the introduction of ‘fixed pricing’ and ensures that companies cannot offer taxi fares below the regulated taxi meter. [68141/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
158. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to ensure that the taxi industry and taxi drivers in particular are supported as the fixed pricing policy of taxi companies comes into effect. [68142/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
224. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken by her Department to ensure schools are protected from noise pollution from Dublin Airport. [67445/25]
Darren O'Rourke
Written
225. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth in the case of Elevate 25, carried out by DAA, the number of other State-owned companies that provide funding to schools; and if this will become more prominent in the years ahead. [67446/25]