872
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
114,259
words spoken in the chamber
Across 502 contributions. Plus 13 contributions from the chair, not counted
385
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
185
topics asked about
Across 19 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 872 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 502 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 11 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 38 | 27 |
| March 2025 | 34 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 37 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 66 | 32 |
| June 2025 | 42 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 58 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 78 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 57 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 34 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 30 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 21 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 64 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 21 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 65 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 23 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 67 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 68 | 39 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 31 | 17 |
| October 2026 | 27 | 10 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 339 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 Wicklow 29 November 2024 to now
- party Social Democrats 29 November 2024 to now
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
248. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the staffing numbers at the national paediatric allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant (bone marrow) unit in St. James’s Hospital, broken down between full- and part-time staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36405/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
132. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether there is any mechanism for a non-binary person to be identified as such on their passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35821/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
163. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the preparations his Department is undertaking to contribute to Ireland’s engagement at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35313/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
169. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he anticipates a decision in the coming months on the three phase 1 offshore renewable energy projects for which An Bord Pleanála has requested further information; if he will provide an indicative timeline for construction should approval be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35335/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
212. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by each local authority under the bus stop enhancement programme during 2024 and to date in 2025; the reason noted for the underspent by each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35334/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
379. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether Greystones is one of the areas to be included in the pilot common application system for the 2025-2026 admissions process; if not, if she would include it in light of the annual enrolment difficulties in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35727/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
400. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 235 of 27 February 2025, if she is aware that a school (details supplied) has not been contacted by her Department regarding the reimbursement it is due; when the school will be reimbursed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36069/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
401. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school in Bray (details supplied) missed the enrolment quota for an additional teacher by one student and will now lose a teaching post resulting in a single class of 39 students; if she will instruct her Department to reconsider this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36077/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
402. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the sanctioning of an ASD classroom for a school in Wicklow town (details supplied) was cancelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36078/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
446. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of offshore renewable energy applications to An Bord Pleanála that have been met within the 18-week decision timeframe; the reason the timeframe was not met for the remaining projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35336/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
447. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied that sufficient resources are in place at An Bord Pleanála to determine the outcome of offshore renewable energy applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35337/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
448. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the National Parks and Wildlife Service has engaged with phase 1 offshore renewable energy applications before submission of planning applications; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35338/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
449. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is standard policy for the National Parks and Wildlife Service to engage with phase 1 offshore renewable energy applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
450. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider mandating the National Parks and Wildlife Service to engage with phase 1 offshore renewable energy applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35340/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
451. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff in the National Parks and Wildlife Service working full-time on the delivery of offshore wind projects and applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35341/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
452. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the exact role of the National Parks and Wildlife Service in the area of offshore renewable energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35342/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
608. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers still impacted by the delay in payments under the ACRES for 2023, by county; when the issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35311/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
692. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the monthly quantity limits for each hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product covered under the free HRT scheme (details supplied); whether there is a cap on the number of packs dispensed per month for products such as oestrogen patches and lenzetto spray; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35343/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
792. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have undergone bone marrow transplants, on an annual basis, since 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
228. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider extending the €50 primary school and €75 post-primary school annual school transport fee to other public transport services, for students who are not eligible for the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35051/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Oral
90. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing issues with the provision of bus services by a company (details supplied) and the fact that its contract is up for renewal shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34357/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
110. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department officials have analysed the possibility of introducing a statutory ten-week wait time for the RSA to provide driving tests, such as what exists for the NCT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34069/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
142. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will start discussions with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment regarding the possibility of adding bus mechanics to the critical skills VISA list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34071/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
155. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the coordinated actions that are being taken between his Department, the Department of the Climate, Energy and the Environment, and EirGrid to ensure that energy infrastructure keeps pace with the electrification of public transport in the greater Dublin area and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34072/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
158. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the NTA and Iarnród Éireann to discuss introducing a quieter carriage on all intercity rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34070/25]