Barry Ward
Written
971. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the fair deal scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8087/25]
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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
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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
997. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding the increase in the number of dog wardens across all local authorities as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7263/25]
Barry Ward
Written
42. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the establishment of a small business unit in his Department, as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6776/25]
Barry Ward
Written
51. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby businesses that qualify for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) grant and the Power Up grant were misclassified in the wrong category; if an appeals system has been established to ensure they can draw this funding down; if this appeal system has been communicated to all local authorities; a…
Barry Ward
Written
119. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the expansion of the Offshore Wind Energy Taskforce to include IDA Ireland, as set out in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6775/25]
Barry Ward
Written
120. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to detail any further initiatives he proposes to increase the support for offshore wind infrastructure in coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6774/25]
Barry Ward
Written
169. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the review of the help to buy scheme as set out in the programme for Government; if the level of tax relief is one of the aspects to be put under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6887/25]
Barry Ward
Written
172. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if any consideration has been given to carrying out a review of the help-to-buy scheme that would allow couples (details supplied) to qualify for supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7049/25]
Barry Ward
Written
174. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the help to buy scheme threshold; if he has considered increasing this threshold for properties purchased in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6859/25]
Barry Ward
Written
185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his position with the ongoing public sector discussions regarding a potential reversal of the previous financial decision to reduce the daily rate of payment for former members of the public service appointed to public sector interview boards for their expertise and experience; and if he will make a stateme…
Barry Ward
Written
195. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the additional needs allocation for a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to the potential reduction in this allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6837/25]
Barry Ward
Written
266. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding annual funding to men’s sheds groups; if the intention is to maintain the same level of funding that was provided in 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6654/25]
Barry Ward
Written
212. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to significant delays in a driving test centre (details supplied); the average wait time for a test at this location; the actions he will take to engage with the RSA to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5728/25]
Barry Ward
Written
213. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the average wait time for a category B driving test for cars in a location (details supplied); the way this compares to other test centres across the country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5729/25]
Barry Ward
Written
288. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the potential loss of jobs in a company (details supplied) following an announcement by their parent company; if the Minister is engaging with this company to ensure fair treatment of their staff in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5521/25]
Barry Ward
Written
453. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to proposals in Spain in relation to 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. [6125/25]
Barry Ward
Written
474. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he will take to ensure that single parent families that do not qualify for any existing housing scheme or payment can be supported in finding suitable accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6404/25]
Barry Ward
Written
801. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the roll out of State-funded hormone replacement therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6133/25]
Barry Ward
Written
182. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education the position regarding the new build for a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to its existing accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5236/25]
Barry Ward
Written
101. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the number of serious road collisions in Ireland in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form, stating if there were any fatalities, whether speed was a factor, and if so, if the speed was in excess of the speed limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4857/25]
Barry Ward
Written
101. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the Celtic Interconnector; the progress made on this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4767/25]
Barry Ward
Written
102. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the estimated cost of putting electricity supply cables underground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4787/25]
Barry Ward
Written
127. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to encourage the colocation of electric vehicle charging points with vehicle service stations that provide petrol, diesel, biofuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4765/25]
Barry Ward
Written
128. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status and nature of funding to the Commissioners of Irish Lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4770/25]
Barry Ward
Written
129. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider changing the makeup of the Commissioners of Irish Lights to end the exclusive right of Dublin City Council to appoint Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4775/25]