TDs / Barry Ward
Barry Ward
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3,718
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
143,980
words spoken in the chamber
Across 316 contributions
364
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
380
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 3,718 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 316 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 62 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 18 |
| March 2025 | 62 | 19 |
| April 2025 | 107 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 69 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 88 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 201 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 177 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 114 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 199 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 259 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 315 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 364 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 271 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 457 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 294 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 156 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 95 | 5 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 258 | 12 |
| October 2026 | 96 | 26 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 193 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 Dún Laoghaire 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
| Date | What the vote was on | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "The amendment proposed to the arrangements on the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the proposed |
Yes | Carried |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Endometriosis Care in Ireland: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
Yes | Carried |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation (Transfer of Functions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." |
No | Lost |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: From the Seanad
Seanad amendment put |
Yes | Carried |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: From the Seanad
Amendment to amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "The amendment proposed to arrangements on the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the proposed arra |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Transparency for Supermarket Profits: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment to amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Student Fees: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Student Fees: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Ministers and Secretaries (Attorney General) Bill 2023: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]
Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." |
No | Lost |
| 9 Jul 2025 | European Union Regulations on International and Temporary Protection: Motions (Resumed)
Question put: "That the motion be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | European Union Regulations on International and Temporary Protection: Motions (Resumed)
Question put: "That the motion be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | European Union Regulations on International and Temporary Protection: Motions (Resumed)
Question put: "That the motion be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: From the Seanad
Question put: "That Seanad amendment No. 2 be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Question put |
Yes | Carried |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Mental Health Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 8 Jul 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendment proposed to arrangements on the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the proposed |
Yes | Carried |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
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