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Pádraig O'Sullivan

Fianna Fáil Cork North-Central TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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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
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
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

  1. constituency Cork North-Central 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Agriculture
735. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of former secretary general’s, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city/county managers or those of a similar grade in his Department that have subsequently served on State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66008/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Children
778. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of former secretary general’s, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city/county managers or those of a similar grade in her Department that have subsequently served on State boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66004/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Health
843. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she has reviewed the joint statement from groups regarding changing the reimbursement arrangements for high-protein oral nutritional supplements (ONS) (details supplied); if she is aware that the expert view has warned that such changes would undermine evidence-based nutrition support for vulnerable patients; if high-protein ONS will remain available to …
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Health
909. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the amount that has been received from the cumulative savings through reduced medicine reimbursements and pharmacy fee remuneration since 2009; the way in which those funds have been allocated within the health budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65953/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Health
917. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of former secretary general’s, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city and county managers or those of a similar grade in her Department that have subsequently served on State boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65996/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
964. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of former secretary general’s, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city/county managers or those of a similar grade in his Department that have subsequently served on State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66007/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Rural
974. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of former secretary general’s, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city/county managers or those of a similar grade in his Department that have subsequently served on State boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66010/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Culture
25. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of sports capital grants and LSSIF projects that have been drawn down to date; the number of projects still waiting to drawdown the funding; if his Department has a tracking system in place to follow drawdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63258/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Culture
43. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has received a further update from an organisation (details supplied) regarding a new location for a centre of excellence in Cork; when his Department expects to receive a business case from the organisation outlining the revised location, scope and partnership arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the …
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
135. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the National Rare Disease Strategy; the status of each recommendation; if the implementation oversight group has been established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63427/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
203. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the progress made by her Department regarding the Programme for Government commitment to explore early access schemes for medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63426/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
92. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when the current contract for the toll in Watergrasshill, County Cork is due to expire; the engagement that has taken place with regard to extending the contract; the amount raised via toll roads nationwide since 2020 to date; the way in which the income was allocated; if further information can be provided on expenditure, by year and, by road, in tabular…
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
131. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the enhancement of commuter rail services in Cork; the estimated timeline on when the new stations at Tivoli, Blarney/Stoneview, Blackpool/Kilbarry will be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63173/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
281. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the rapid deployment pedestrian scheme 2024-Northwest LEA in Cork; the estimated timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63240/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
305. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the N20-M20 Cork Limerick motorway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63681/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
306. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the active travel projects in Cork; the plans to expand the number of projects in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63682/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Education
468. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update in relation to the pilot school transport scheme; if she will provide details of the schools identified as pilot projects for the 2025-2026 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63241/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Education
486. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that have been awarded the active school flag post primary; the successful schools, by county; the schools that applied that were not successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63571/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Justice
805. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps being taken to ensure an adequate complement of healthcare staff at Cork Prison following the recent Annual Report of the office of the Inspector of Prisons which stated there is a need to increase the GP hours on site; if there are plans to recruit additional nursing staff; if there are plans to strengthen psychology …
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Justice
806. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which he plans to progress the recommendations of the annual report of the Office of the Inspector of Prisons particularly in relation to Cork prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63735/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Health
1055. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will engage with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science regarding the shortage of radiation therapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63235/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Health
1056. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the efforts her Department is making to ensure a greater uptake of women attend the BreastCheck screening considering less than 70% of women accept an appointment for first mammogram; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63236/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Health
1057. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently eligible for BreastCheck screening who are waiting for their first appointment in the CHO 4 area; the number of individuals currently awaiting follow up appointments in the same area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63237/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Health
1058. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of breast screening locations in Cork; if consideration has been given to increasing the number of locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63238/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Health
1059. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to increasing the number of breast screening locations nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63239/25]