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
634. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of primary care centres delivered nationally in 2022, 2023 and 2024; the number that have encountered delays during that period; the number of primary care centres planned nationwide for 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4296/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
635. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to provide details of current difficulties with advancing the primary care centres in Glanmire, Blarney and Mayfield, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4297/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
636. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the plans, to reduce car parking charges at hospitals, particularly with cancer patients and their families in mind; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4299/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
637. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if there are further plans to expand the provision of park and ride facilities to Cork University Hospital for staff and patients, in particular on the eastern approaches to the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4300/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
638. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the efforts made to appoint a new chief pharmacist to the Department; when she hopes to be in a position to make such an appointment; when she hopes to initiate a review on the pharmacy fee structure, given the urgency of the situation with a number of new Government lead initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4305/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
639. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to provide details of any plans under consideration to further extend the BowelScreen cancer screening programme; if there are any plans to extend the BreastCheck screening programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4306/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
640. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the formulation of the new obesity plan and action plan; if she plans to keep the model of care for long Covid under review, taking account of input from patient representatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4308/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
641. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she plans to review the drugs reimbursement process and plans; if she will consider investigating new methods for earlier reimbursement of certain treatments, including early access for rare diseases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4309/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
157. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the Mallow Relief Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2380/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
158. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the Northern Distributor Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2381/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
159. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the Northern Ring Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2382/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
579. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will engage with Cork County Council on an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2341/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
897. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child (details supplied) will receive permanent respite; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2150/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
909. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if equipment funding is available for youth clubs to apply for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2342/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
1082. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all orphan medicines reimbursed in 2024; to confirm the date of the HSE executive management team’s decision; the date on which a reimbursement decision was subsequently made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2320/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
1155. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a child in Cork (details supplied) will receive the support he needs from the child and adolescent mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2632/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
1250. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person in Cork (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3099/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
274. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with TII regarding the Dunkettle interchange upgrade; if metrics are available to ascertain whether the upgrade has reduced travel time and whether the number of accidents has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1667/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
275. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if TII is continually monitoring traffic times at the Dunkettle interchange; the number of incidents or accidents in or around the interchange over the past 12 months; if TII has any other assessment tool for assessing traffic safety and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1668/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
471. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education when a child (details supplied) will receive school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46281/24]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
480. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if her Department will engage with a school (details supplied) regarding the need to progress phase 2 of the building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46354/24]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
503. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education for an update on an appeal for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46473/24]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
583. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if school transport for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1099/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
628. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if her Department can provide an update on the need for an ASD unit in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1673/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
Written
962. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on a visa application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46575/24]