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
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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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| 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
2121. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of an updated national positive ageing strategy; the measures being taken to ensure the revised strategy addresses participation, healthy ageing, independent living, and evidence-based policy supports for Ireland's ageing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42869/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
2173. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the process to have the drug skyclarys eligible for friedreich's ataxia patients in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43153/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
2247. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the criteria used by the HSE to approve cholesterol-lowering injections for patients who are unable to tolerate statins; whether the cost of such treatment is covered by the HSE where a patient is deemed clinically eligible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43355/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
191. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to ensure that the expansion of the electricity grid keeps pace with increased demand from housing development and renewable energy projects in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40856/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
207. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention within the permanent Defence Force, particularly in regional areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40857/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
277. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration is being given in Budget 2027 to additional tax relief measures for small family-run businesses operating in rural towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40909/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
278. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline the implementation processes around the VAT reductions for the hospitality sector which is to come into place on 1 July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40910/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
285. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40911/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
286. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the most recent update on the rollout of the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40912/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
287. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if additional funding will be provided to accelerate public infrastructure upgrades in rural towns such as Macroom and Charleville in Cork north-west which are both experiencing significant population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40913/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
317. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an emergency works application from a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40837/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
321. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges in rural schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40858/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
322. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools approved for funding under the summer works scheme in Cork County in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40859/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
323. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the expansion of special education provision in Cork North-West in recent years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40860/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
374. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures being taken to improve digital connectivity and public service access in rural communities with limited broadband coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40914/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
378. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made towards publishing guidelines for solar energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40853/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
379. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made towards publishing guidelines for battery energy storage projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40854/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
464. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to targeted supports for farmers engaging in emissions reduction measures under the climate action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40855/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
533. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the rollout of the supra-regional service to manage severe and complex cases of endometriosis located at Cork University maternity hospital; the operational status of the service; the staffing in place to date; the number of staff yet to be recruited; the number of patients seen to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […
John Paul O'Shea
Written
534. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the rollout of the supra-regional service to manage severe and complex cases of endometriosis located at Tallaght University Hospital; the operational status of the service; the staffing in place to date; the number of staff yet to be recruited; the number of patients seen to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40918/…
John Paul O'Shea
Written
151. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by Irish citizens residing abroad in obtaining official written confirmation that a child adopted overseas by an Irish citizen would be entitled to Irish citizenship under section 11 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956; if a mechanism exists throug…
John Paul O'Shea
Written
190. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current waiting times for assessment of need for children in Cork north-west; the measures being taken to reduce delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40685/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
191. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if additional funding is being provided to expand disability day services in rural communities experiencing increased demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40687/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
192. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress made on improving early intervention supports for children with additional needs in areas with limited service availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40688/26]
John Paul O'Shea
Written
193. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting access to primary care psychology and speech and language therapy services in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40686/26]