Barry Ward
Written
292. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase railway provision to all parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1843/25]
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
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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
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| 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.
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- constituency Dún Laoghaire 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Barry Ward
Written
293. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will implement strict rules for the protection of mobility devices, including wheelchairs by passenger airlines, requiring a guarantee that the user will be able to access the device on arrival at their destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/25]
Barry Ward
Written
294. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the provision of electric car charging infrastructure. [1845/25]
Barry Ward
Written
295. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will implement a single mode of access for electric and hybrid car users, to avail of national car charging infrastructure, in order to avoid the necessity for multiple apps and accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1846/25]
Barry Ward
Written
296. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will give urgent consideration to the realisation of the Sutton to Sandycove coastal promenade and cycleway (S2S); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1848/25]
Barry Ward
Written
297. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will safeguard trees in Shankill village that are under threat from BusConnects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1849/25]
Barry Ward
Written
298. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will make a statement on the extension of the Luas Green Line to link to the DART line in Shankill. [1850/25]
Barry Ward
Written
307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the provision of 24-hour bus services in Dublin, including a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2103/25]
Barry Ward
Written
308. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on Dublin being one of the most congested cities in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2104/25]
Barry Ward
Written
309. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the retention of the No. 4 bus route in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2105/25]
Barry Ward
Written
310. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the provision of cycle infrastructure, such as cycle lanes, alongside rail lines; if he will ensure that all future rail lines include adjacent cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2106/25]
Barry Ward
Written
311. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will retrofit the Luas Green Line with adjacent cycle lanes from the Grand Canal to Bride's Glen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2107/25]
Barry Ward
Written
317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to a tax incentive for new gardaí to support recruitment efforts. [1822/25]
Barry Ward
Written
353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider providing tax deductibility at the lower rate for any person employing staff on a full-time basis, for whatever purpose but particularly for childcare, or other care, purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2074/25]
Barry Ward
Written
354. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he will further increase the level at which liability for capital acquisitions tax accrues, specifically to return it to at least €500,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2076/25]
Barry Ward
Written
355. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to varying the rate of capital acquisitions tax when it comes to residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2077/25]
Barry Ward
Written
356. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Finance his views on the elimination of the universal social charge, including a timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2078/25]
Barry Ward
Written
359. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of the former Garda barracks building in Leenane, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1955/25]
Barry Ward
Written
411. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will support restrictions on the use of the National Lottery infrastructure by other organisations, particularly for gambling purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2075/25]
Barry Ward
Written
462. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the balance of trade with China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2080/25]
Barry Ward
Written
463. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will increase provision to improve Gaeloideachas, including possible tax incentives for teachers who teach through Irish only in all-Irish medium schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2013/25]
Barry Ward
Written
667. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will change to the manner in which her Department assesses the demand for Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí, widening the geographic area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2011/25]
Barry Ward
Written
668. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will establish a Gaelcholáiste in Cherrywood, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2012/25]
Barry Ward
Written
671. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will consider provision of accommodation for younger/newer teachers, particularly in Dublin and areas where the cost of accommodation is high; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2072/25]
Barry Ward
Written
672. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education if she will consider a scheme for the acquisition, over time, of the school buildings of non-fee paying schools so that they can be made available for community and other purposes, where possible and feasible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2073/25]