TDs / Pádraig O'Sullivan
Pádraig O'Sullivan
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1,460
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
54,825
words spoken in the chamber
Across 217 contributions. Plus 80 contributions from the chair, not counted
415
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
267
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 1,460 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 217 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 62 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 62 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 43 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 47 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 41 | 14 |
| July 2025 | 45 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 42 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 58 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 87 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 63 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 53 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 37 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 45 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 40 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 195 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 255 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 152 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 41 | 5 |
| October 2026 | 74 | 6 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 189 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-Central 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
1059. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the 24-acute beds for Mallow General Hospital will be operational; if there are specific timelines or factors contributing to any delays in the commissioning of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6168/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
1080. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of a reimbursement application for the drug vyloy zolbetuximab which is used for gastric and gastroesophageal cancers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6270/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
73. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the ongoing issue of chronic dentist understaffing in Cork and Kerry, and the significant impact this is having on access to dental services for the public; when the oral health policy will be fully implemented, particularly in relation to addressing staffing shortages with a view to improving delivery; and if she will make a statement on …
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
117. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the current overcrowding issues at Cork University Hospital, particularly in the emergency department; the immediate measures she plans to implement to alleviate pressure on the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4483/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
226. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines have influenced the positions adopted by local authorities during development plan reviews across the country; if he can provide examples where relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4494/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
253. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is taking to ensure a greater number of social housing units are purpose built to meet the needs of tenants with special needs or intellectual disabilities; the specific plans or initiatives aimed at improving accessibility and accommodation options for this group of tenants within the social housi…
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
21. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with a company (details supplied) in relation to its energy recovery targets for the period 2022 – 2025; if so, the nature and frequency of such engagement; whether those targets have been met to date [4637/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
22. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the role of a company (details supplied) in supporting the decarbonations of Ireland’s climate action targets and circular economy strategy; the contribution made to date by waste-to-energy facilities in reducing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
23. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of batteries recycled through the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) scheme in Ireland in each of the past three years; the number of batteries that ended up in landfill over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4639/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
24. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the expansion of district heating in Ireland’s energy transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4643/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
25. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the role envisaged for local authorities in the expansion of district heating; whether pilot projects are in place or planned; if there are any projects planned for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4644/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
47. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of recent increases in parking charges at Cork Airport; if he has engaged with the DAA regarding this increase; the rationale provided for the increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4636/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
100. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made on application for additional funding for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4565/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
142. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide details of new sports and physical recreation facilities delivered by his Department in 2025. [4783/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
270. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will include enhanced flu vaccines for older people in the procurement process for the next flu season, as recommended by the NIAC; and if she will clarify whether both types of enhanced flu vaccine routinely available in other European countries, including adjuvated and high dose vaccines, will be considered for inclusion in this tender. [4519/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
271. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether she will request that the NIAC update its recommendation on enhanced influenza vaccination for older persons, given the large number of hospitalisations for flu this season, and the fact the existing recommendation has not been updated since 2021. [4520/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
290. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department is considering introducing legislation to regulate or restrict the sale of nitrous oxide, particularly to prevent the sale of such substances to persons under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4640/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
291. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current legal status of nitrous oxide in Ireland; the legislation under which its sale, possession, or use is regulated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4641/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
292. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has launched any public information campaigns to raise awareness of the use of nitrous oxide, particularly within schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4642/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Oral
2. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [64217/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Oral
24. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach for an overview of his Department’s annual report for 2024. [3743/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Oral
134. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has had engagement with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the use of AI to generate harmful and illegal content on the platform, the dissemination of same on the platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3728/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
175. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 2 October 2025, if his Department has received a further update from the an organisation (details supplied) regarding a new location for the Munster centre of excellence in Cork; when his Department expects to receive a business case from that organisation outlining the revised location,…
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
180. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of the LSSIF projects in Cork City and Cork County; the number of projects that have proceeded with drawdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3764/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
725. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a visa application (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3654/26]