TDs / Naoise Ó Cearúil
Naoise Ó Cearúil
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919
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
51,027
words spoken in the chamber
Across 276 contributions
407
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
241
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 919 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 276 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 8 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 11 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 50 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 65 | 20 |
| June 2025 | 45 | 24 |
| July 2025 | 38 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 36 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 83 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 101 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 93 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 69 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 56 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 30 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 83 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 39 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 41 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 28 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 21 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 22 | 16 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 224 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 Kildare North 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
862. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the emergency department waiting time targets under the HSE Winter Plan; the extent to which Naas General Hospital is meeting these targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69109/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
863. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to reduce waiting times and trolley numbers at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69110/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
864. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the current bed occupancy rate at Naas General Hospital; the steps being taken to ensure adequate capacity for emergency admissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69111/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
865. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels in the emergency department at Naas General Hospital; the number of vacancies; and the actions being taken to address staff shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69112/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
866. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the planned capital investment for Naas General Hospital over the next three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69113/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
867. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to ensure patient dignity and privacy for those on trolleys at Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69114/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
14. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the facilitator’s work plan with women’s sheds representatives will be completed; the way in which his Department will support its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68388/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
67. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken to ensure the long-term sustainability of organisations supported under the Community Services Programme, in light of increased funding allocations in Budget 2025 and Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68389/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
98. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration will be given to opening a new domestic violence refuge space in Kildare north in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68390/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
123. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which his Department's Statement of Strategy 2025–2028 will deliver on community safety, particularly in relation to Garda recruitment, retention, and visibility in both urban and rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68391/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
193. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase frequency or capacity on rail services serving Kill, County Kildare given the 126 bus is the sole direct public transport route to the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68565/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
103. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to reintroducing a Dublin Bus service in an area in Kildare North (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68479/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
104. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures being considered to improve public transport connectivity between Kilcock and Dublin, given ongoing unreliability in bus and rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68480/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
105. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to enhance transport links between Kilcock and neighbouring towns such as Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip, to support access to schools, childcare and employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68481/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
106. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if additional bus services or route adjustments are planned for Kilcock to address current gaps in connectivity and reduce reliance on private cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68482/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
107. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase frequency or capacity on rail services serving Kilcock as an interim measure to meet growing commuter demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68483/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
133. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress made by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the pension entitlements and employment conditions of school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68516/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
228. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to increase the availability of childcare places in Kilcock, County Kildare, where families are facing waiting lists extending into late 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68509/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
229. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that the shortage of childcare places in Kilcock is forcing some parents out of the workforce; the supports or interventions which are planned to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68510/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
230. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if population growth projections for Kilcock have been factored into childcare service planning; whether additional funding or capacity-building measures will be introduced to reduce waiting lists and support families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68511/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
231. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the decision not to provide a Christmas bonus to foster carers in 2025; if consideration will be given to reinstating the payment in future years given the extra costs at Christmas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68512/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
232. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has assessed the financial impact on foster carers of the decision not to provide a Christmas bonus in 2025; the supports being considered to assist foster carers during periods of increased costs such as Christmas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68513/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
243. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure GP services are available to residents of Kilcock, County Kildare, given the presence of a primary care centre but lack of GP practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68224/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
244. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health if additional GP contracts or supports will be allocated to Kilcock to address the current gap in provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68225/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
245. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the interim measures being considered to support Kilcock residents who must travel long distances for routine and urgent GP care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68226/25]