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Brian Stanley

Independent Laois TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

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532
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
141,603
words spoken in the chamber
Across 449 contributions
403
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
156
topics asked about
Across 18 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 532 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 449 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 1
January 2025 4 1
February 2025 24 11
March 2025 27 27
April 2025 51 16
May 2025 50 32
June 2025 36 32
July 2025 35 21
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 24 28
October 2025 24 19
November 2025 23 23
December 2025 21 15
January 2026 43 24
February 2026 31 25
March 2026 22 26
April 2026 17 24
May 2026 35 41
June 2026 26 18
July 2026 15 19
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 12 25
October 2026 12 21

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 282 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 Laois 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Independent 29 November 2024 to now
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Agriculture
127. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure that staffing levels in the Naas District Veterinary Office are examined given the urgency of addressing the high incidence of bovine TB in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25498/25]
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Foreign
201. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify the Government's current position on the proposed Mercosur deal; whether he is maintaining the position, as per the commitments given prior to the general election, to oppose the deal that's on the table; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25505/25]
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Education
394. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the feasibility study to allow for over 70s drivers to drive school buses, be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25875/25]
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Agriculture
731. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will step up efforts, in conjunction with the farming organisations, to agree on and put in place a TB scheme, which will include dealing with ineffective wildlife in all DVO areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25503/25]
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Agriculture
732. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the steps he is taking to improve the processing times for the ACRES scheme; when the approximately 7,500 who are due payments under the first round will receive them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25504/25]
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Agriculture
733. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he and Government will work to ensure that reform of the GAEC 2 scheme is included in the upcoming EU simplification package of agri schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25515/25]
Brian Stanley Written 20 May 2025 · to Health
787. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to add Ozempic and Saxenda to the list of medications available under the drugs payment scheme for weight loss programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25199/25]
Brian Stanley Written 15 May 2025 · to Housing
16. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for confirmation as to when the social housing thresholds in County Laois are to rise, as there is still quite a number of people on housing lists who are over the threshold by a small amount, and many who are getting on in age worrying that if they do not qualify for social housing, they will become homeless due to extortionate re…
Brian Stanley Written 15 May 2025 · to Housing
36. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he still plans to assign a housing 'tsar'; if so, the cost associated with this position; to clarify the specific role relating to the speeding up of the housing delivery, considering we already have three housing Ministers, a Secretary General, a whole team of assistant secretaries general and a multitude of agencies, or whethe…
Brian Stanley Written 14 May 2025 · to Social
120. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the application process for educational sector workers; the length of time the current process is in place; if he plans to expedite this process for future applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24520/25]
Brian Stanley Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
223. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if he will consider making provision in the forthcoming Budget to increase the income threshold for full medical card entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16078/25]
Brian Stanley Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1128. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the length of the waiting list in Crumlin Childrens Hospital dental section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24066/25]
Brian Stanley Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1129. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that the dental section in Crumlin Childrens Hospital is not doing any preventive dental care at present, unless it is an emergency, due to staff shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24067/25]
Brian Stanley Written 13 May 2025 · to Health
1130. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in orthodontics in Crumlin Childrens Hospital that are currently waiting to be filled, how long the vacancies have existed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24068/25]
Brian Stanley Written 8 May 2025 · to Defence
176. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the Government will hold up to its commitment that it gave to the Irish people 20 years ago around the triple lock; if it will remain in place in its current form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16920/25]
Brian Stanley Written 8 May 2025 · to Defence
210. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide clarification on the Government's position regarding the ability of the UN General Assembly to give approval for more than 12 Irish troops to be deployed on overseas missions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16921/25]
Brian Stanley Written 8 May 2025 · to Children
382. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to clarify the length of the waiting list for an assessment of needs appointment in Laois for children with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22927/25]
Brian Stanley Written 8 May 2025 · to Rural
461. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he is aware that there is a new private cemetery being developed in Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22958/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Transport
55. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite and increase the recruitment of additional permanent driving test instructors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22148/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Transport
56. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if a plan of action will be put in place to achieve the statutory maximum waiting times of ten weeks for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22149/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Transport
57. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport to urgently review the capacity of the RSA to address the backlog in driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22150/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Transport
58. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting times for driving tests, and in particular in Laois, Offaly and Kilkenny, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22151/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Transport
86. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the invitation system to acquire a driving test; the length of time it is taking to get this invitation; the length of time waiting for the follow-on test, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22375/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Justice
336. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice if the requirement for multiple vetting process be removed, due to the problems caused, particularly if people have already been vetted for previous employment or charity work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22553/25]
Brian Stanley Written 7 May 2025 · to Justice
337. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Justice for clarity on Garda vetting fees to be given; if this charge will be eliminated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22554/25]