Brendan Smith
Written
2. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis. [26079/25]
TDs / Brendan Smith
Brendan Smith
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919
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
21,766
words spoken in the chamber
Across 158 contributions
407
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
211
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 919 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 158 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 45 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 73 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 26 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 63 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 52 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 88 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 48 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 39 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 57 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 62 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 58 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 52 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 33 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 23 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 39 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 36 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 74 | 8 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 25 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 9 | 5 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 154 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 Cavan-Monaghan 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Brendan Smith
Written
3. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he has had discussions with the papal nuncio recently. [26080/25]
Brendan Smith
Oral
3. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will meet next. [18746/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
601. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the scheme or benefits introduced to replace the former jobseekers benefit which enabled a person who had lost their employment to draw a social welfare payment, while out of work, based on their insurance contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25482/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
152. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the proposals he has to address the prevalence and scourge of drugs in rural Ireland, and its consequences for community safety and resulting criminality in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24820/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
153. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the outcome of his discussions with his counterpart in the Northern Ireland Executive; if the issues pertaining to cross-Border crime were discussed; if so, if it is proposed to implement additional measures or provide additional specific resources to enhance security on both sides of the Border; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24821/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
110. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the income eligibility limits for social housing in areas such as Cavan and Monaghan will be increased to a realistic level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24805/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
111. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date with the local authority affordable purchase homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24806/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
145. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the proposals, if any, he has to extend CCTV coverage to towns in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24852/25]
Brendan Smith
Oral
1. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [14725/25]
Brendan Smith
Oral
20. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [18745/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
542. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 and when this Bill will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24200/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
205. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is examining the feasibility of developing new accommodation for military personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18021/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
209. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on plans to audit the existing military estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18020/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
221. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of his most recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the need to repeal the legacy legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23106/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
311. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 2 April 2025, when outstanding payments will issue in respect of applications under the 2024 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23100/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
312. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of funding available in 2025 for the increased cost of business scheme; if a new round of this scheme will be announced shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23101/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
332. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school building project in Cavan will proceed to the next stage (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23235/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
333. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the proposed building project in Leitrim (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23236/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
347. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date in reviewing the income eligibility limits for social housing, with particular reference to the need to increase income levels for applicants for council housing in areas such as Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23116/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
348. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the proposals there are to increase the number of affordable housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23117/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
379. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give detailed consideration to issues of concern of the IFA (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23105/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
580. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if provision can be made for the dependent children of critical skill permit holders who are living in Ireland with their parents, and with stamp 3 status, will be enabled to attend further or higher-level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22023/25]
Brendan Smith
Written
213. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional financial support will be made available to local authorities and community groups to develop enterprise centres or work spaces, taking in to account the importance of such facilities in assisting job creation, particularly in smaller towns and villages; if he is aware of the substantial costs on local authorities and comm…
Brendan Smith
Written
214. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the importance of developing enterprise centres and work spaces, a new scheme of grant-aid will be introduced to assist local authorities and community groups with such developments, taking into account the importance of such work spaces for the economy in all regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22006…