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
250. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for children's dental care; the steps her Department is taking to address resourcing and capacity issues in the HSE Dental Service and the challenges in the recruitment and retention of clinical staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38043/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Oral
8. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [32449/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
307. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason the radon risk assessment and mitigation are not explicitly included within the National Residential Retrofit Plan or associated grant schemes, despite evidence that energy efficiency retrofitting can alter indoor radon levels, and given his Department's responsibility for both retrofit policy and the National Radon Co…
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
356. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing disruptions and cancellations affecting the 132 bus service operating between Dublin and Bunclody via Tullow; the steps being taken to address the reliability issues on the route; whether additional measures or resources will be provided to improve the consistency of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
475. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth when details will be released regarding the admissions process for the new special school to be located within a school (details supplied), including how families can enrol; when enrolment periods will open and close; and how places will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36686/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
496. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a school (details supplied) was designed and constructed in compliance with relevant planning and design guidelines for existing developments, including minimisation of overlooking and loss of privacy for adjoining landowners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36925/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
725. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of an IPAS centre (details supplied) where residents have been without access to fridges for a number of weeks; the steps his Department will take to resolve this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36918/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
843. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if childcare providers in receipt of core funding are obliged under their funding agreement to maintain continuity of services for enrolled families; the obligations that exist where a provider changes the age cohorts it caters for, resulting in families losing access to childcare services; and if she will make a statement on the m…
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
85. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he is satisfied that the current regulatory and inspection regime is sufficient to prevent poor welfare standards and illegal puppy farming practices in dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36171/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Oral
15. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on the economy, trade and competitiveness will next meet. [32447/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Oral
33. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [32448/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
175. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the development of Ireland’s Social Climate Plan; whether a draft has been completed; when the plan is expected to be finalised and submitted to the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33900/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
316. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the special educational needs organiser, SENO, that has been allocated to west Wicklow, including Donard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31931/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
491. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will consider the acquisition of the 1,527-acre land parcel, including the summit of Lugnaquilla, County Wicklow, due for auction on 1 May 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31929/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
652. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the funding that will be made available to Wicklow Courthouse to enable Wicklow County Council to carry out necessary refurbishment and restoration works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32784/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
704. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any of the €156.6 million that was allocated to supporting the fisheries sector in Budget 2026 can be used for a payment scheme to support inshore fishermen in the crayfish fishery to move to lower impact gear in order to protect critically endangered species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31941/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Oral
99. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the DART will not be operational again this May bank holiday weekend for the VHI mini-marathon, an event that attracts up to 30,000 participants each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31200/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
124. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that overcrowding issues on the Wexford-Wicklow-Dublin commuter train persist; if he has discussed passenger safety with the NTA and Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31205/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
130. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will share the timeline for introduction of the long awaited 199 local link bus in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
166. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will expand public service obligation local bus routes, so that the provision of these services is based on social and regional need rather than financial viability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
169. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing issues with the provision of bus services by Go-Ahead in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
197. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the marine protected areas legislation, which his Department said was at an advanced stage of drafting in July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31552/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
200. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026; when the Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31553/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
221. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with the NTA to discuss future DART works over the May bank holiday weekends, considering that this is annually the weekend of the VHI Mini Marathon, an event that attracts up to 30,000 participants each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31201/26]
Jennifer Whitmore
Written
381. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department agrees on the need to legislate for a cap on the number of dogs a breeder can own and breed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31528/26]