Barry Ward
Written
353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding a new school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9012/25]
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
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| 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
Barry Ward
Written
447. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a review being carried out by his Department into the qualifying criteria for cost rental housing; if the income limits can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9627/25]
Barry Ward
Written
507. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to a case of guardianship issues for persons (details supplied); the actions he will take to address cases such as this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9221/25]
Barry Ward
Written
540. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the application process for non-EU residents applying for citizenship by naturalisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9797/25]
Barry Ward
Written
609. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to a case of guardianship issues for persons (details supplied); the actions she will take to address cases such as this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9222/25]
Barry Ward
Written
637. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 801 of 18 February 2025, the position regarding a timeline for the rollout of State-funded hormone replacement therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8980/25]
Barry Ward
Written
750. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the qualifying criteria for a general GP visit card; if patients experiencing long-term illnesses that require frequent GP visits could be added to this criterion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9626/25]
Barry Ward
Oral
11. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education her views on the importance of promoting the provision of Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7382/25]
Barry Ward
Written
43. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the actions she will take to address the concerns of the management of a school (details supplied) regarding their existing prefab accommodation and the need to upgrade their heating system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6890/25]
Barry Ward
Written
105. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the quality and nutritional value of some of the food provided under the hot school meals programme; if he proposes to create guidelines regarding standards and nutritional requirements for service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8484/25]
Barry Ward
Written
130. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the establishment of a working age payment as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8483/25]
Barry Ward
Written
202. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any ongoing engagement his Department is having with an organisation (details supplied) regarding their pension rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8885/25]
Barry Ward
Written
205. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the roll out of contactless fare payments on all public transport as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8917/25]
Barry Ward
Written
98. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 20 February 2025, the position regarding a timeline for when the planned review of the help-to-buy scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8544/25]
Barry Ward
Written
111. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question 185 of 20 February 2025; the position regarding a timeline for the completion of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8407/25]
Barry Ward
Oral
119. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding any initiatives or research her Department proposes to attract and retain staff in the disability sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7383/25]
Barry Ward
Written
162. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding the gradual reduction of childcare costs as committed to in the Programme for Government; the steps she has taken to progress this policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7381/25]
Barry Ward
Written
185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to passport photos for young children (details supplied); the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7425/25]
Barry Ward
Written
298. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding any research carried out by his Department into amending capital acquisitions tax exemption levels and related group thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7206/25]
Barry Ward
Written
319. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to proposals in Spain regarding taxation on real estate bought by non-EU residents (details supplied); if any research has been carried out by his Department into the potential impact of this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7804/25]
Barry Ward
Written
400. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding funding to support online safety programmes for schools;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7384/25]
Barry Ward
Written
868. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the closure of a care provider (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure the impact on their service users is minimised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7376/25]
Barry Ward
Written
884. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to cases whereby people suffering with chronic conditions do not qualify for GP cards, due to being under 70 years-of-age; the actions she will take to ensure that people in that situation are supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7471/25]
Barry Ward
Written
885. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the cessation of advanced paramedic training courses operated by the National Ambulance Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7492/25]
Barry Ward
Written
886. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to low level of recruitment of advanced paramedics; the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7493/25]