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Barry Ward

Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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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
MonthQuestionsContributions
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

  1. constituency Dún Laoghaire 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
336. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the total number of road traffic accidents recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 that involved vehicles that did not have a valid NCT certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59993/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
377. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the way in which Ireland compares to other EU countries in terms of the use of technology in driving tests to ensure fairness is applied at all times (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61448/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
378. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the adequacy of the existing driving test system, specifically in relation to avenues of appeals for unsuccessful candidates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61446/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
379. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the concerns raised by the campaign related to the mechanisms in place behind the Irish Driving Test system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61442/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
382. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any review ongoing into the way in which the Irish driving test is graded and assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61443/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
392. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of amending the current driving test system to allow for greater use of technology including video / audio recording to create greater transparency for an appeal mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61445/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
408. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport whether reconciliation of Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána work-related road fatality data with Health and Safety Authority reporting has been considered by the Road Safety Leadership Group; if so, the dates on which it was discussed and any decisions arising; if not, if he will request that this matter be placed on the agenda of its next meeting; and…
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
419. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding local authority access to collision location data in advance of the enactment of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61748/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
420. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the basis for any delay in progressing the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61747/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
421. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the consultation process prior to the drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61746/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
422. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the revised timeline for the publication and enactment of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61745/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
423. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61744/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
438. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the campaign related to the mechanisms in place behind the Irish driving test system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61440/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
462. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any guidelines in place specifically regarding the bringing of psychiatric support dogs on commercial aeroplanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62070/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
463. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any guidelines in place specifically regarding the bringing of psychiatric support dogs in taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62069/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
464. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any guidelines in place specifically regarding the bringing of psychiatric support dogs on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62068/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
465. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any guidelines in place regarding the bringing of service animals on commercial aeroplanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62067/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
466. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any guidelines in place regarding the bringing of service animals in taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62066/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
467. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any guidelines in place regarding the bringing of service animals on public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62065/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
479. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he has had with Dublin Bus in relation to the roll-out of USB-C charging ports for passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62367/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
480. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to replace the outdated USB-A ports on Dublin Bus in favour of USB-C ports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62366/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
481. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating a targeted fund to support the roll-out of USB-C charging ports for passengers on Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62369/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
482. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he has had with Irish Rail in relation to the rollout of USB-C charging ports for passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62368/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
483. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating a targeted fund to support the rollout of USB-C charging ports for passengers on DART services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62370/26]
Barry Ward Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
484. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating a targeted fund to support the rollout of USB-C charging ports for passengers on LUAS services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62372/26]