TDs / John Paul O'Shea
John Paul O'Shea
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1,111
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
16,549
words spoken in the chamber
Across 90 contributions. Plus 101 contributions from the chair, not counted
437
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
234
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 1,111 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 90 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 29 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 61 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 48 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 47 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 63 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 50 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 56 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 84 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 83 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 48 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 113 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 52 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 81 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 87 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 63 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 20 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 53 | 7 |
| October 2026 | 42 | 3 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 87 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 Cork North-West 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
John Paul O'Shea
Written
752. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an BISS and ANC over declaration penalty in respect of a farmer in County Kerry (details supplied) will be reviewed following the submission of additional information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45741/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
966. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the current status of the reimbursement application for givinostat for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the timeline for consideration of the drug by the HSE Drugs Group and subsequent decision-making processes; the measures being taken to ensure that, should reimbursement be approved, access can be provided to eligible patients without unnecessa…
John Paul O'Shea
Written
34. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress to date on delivering grid reinforcement and storage capacity to support the increased integration of renewable energy; if he is satisfied that current timelines are sufficient to meet Ireland’s 2030 emissions reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42814/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Oral
46. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to address the high cost of energy for households and small businesses, particularly in rural areas; if he will consider further targeted supports in the upcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42815/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
136. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence whether she will provide an update on the review of Defence Forces accommodation and infrastructure, including training facilities and barracks conditions; and if she will confirm when concrete capital works will commence to address long-standing deficiencies across regional Defence installations. [42809/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
170. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the operational impact on the Defence Forces arising from current personnel shortages, particularly in relation to overseas peacekeeping commitments and domestic support to civil authorities; and the measures being taken to ensure capability is not diminished in the short term. [42808/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
472. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Cork County Council regarding funding for the proposed N72 Firville to Newberry junction improvement project; if funding will be allocated to allow the scheme to progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42873/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
596. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered amending the help-to-buy scheme, or introducing an equivalent tax credit or rebate, to recognise returning Irish emigrants who were previously Irish taxpayers and are now purchasing their first home in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43439/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
654. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding a section 50 application (details supplied) with the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43004/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
758. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department will circulate a single email to all primary schools in mid-August 2026, in advance of the new school year and coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, publicising Key to the EU (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41584/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
766. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school development (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41658/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
912. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of mainstream teachers approved for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43311/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1096. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the modified and expanded buy and renew scheme, including the timeline for further rollout; the level of funding allocated; the number of properties approved to date under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42870/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1097. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the funds allocated to each local authority for the energy efficiency retrofitting programme 2026, to improve the energy performance of social housing stock; if the funding has increased from 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42871/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1098. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the housing infrastructure investment fund; the number of proposals received from local authorities; the timeline for announcing successful projects and associated funding allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42872/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1373. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a probate case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42656/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1378. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Government intends to publish a Retail Crime Strategy; the timeline for its publication; the measures that will be included to reduce retail crime and support affected businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42831/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1379. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration is being given to amending public order legislation to allow courts to prohibit prolific retail offenders from entering specified retail premises for a defined period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42832/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1380. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions being taken to support An Garda Síochána in tackling organised retail crime, including through the use of organised crime and proceeds of crime legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42833/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1381. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is examining the introduction of a specific criminal offence of assaulting a retail worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42834/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1382. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration is being given to introducing a grant scheme to assist retailers with anti-theft and crime prevention measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42835/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1383. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to improve information sharing between retailers and An Garda Síochána in relation to retail crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42836/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1384. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if greater use of community sanctions is being considered for persons convicted of retail crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42837/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1385. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is examining measures to address the practice commonly referred to as retail defamation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42838/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
1942. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the implementation plan in response to the report entitled the Use of Uro-gynaecological Mesh in Surgical Procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41923/26]