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
Show as a table
| 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
310. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to detail the instances in which software or IT systems procured by her Department or agencies were later deemed unfit for purpose; and the costs of replacement or remediation. [54392/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
359. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of external consultancy contracts entered into by his Department in the past five years, including the original estimated cost, the final cost, and the reasoning for contracting this work rather than using internal resources. [54324/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
360. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm if any staff devices (laptops, phones, USBs) containing departmental information or sensitive data were reported lost or stolen in the past five years; the number of devices reported; the data risk involved; and the associated cost of mitigation. [54384/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
361. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to detail the instances in which software or IT systems procured by his Department or agencies were later deemed unfit for purpose; and the costs of replacement or remediation. [54394/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
111. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to reduce the time local authorities take in re-letting vacant homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53886/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
113. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the alignment of county development plans with the National Planning Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53885/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
197. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to review the NCSE policy requiring exclusive clinical wording for access to autism classes, in cases where a clinician recommends placement, given concerns that this may prevent children from receiving appropriate supports based on professional advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53980/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
198. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the national educational psychological service withdrew a dedicated psychologist from two primary schools (detailed supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54012/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
199. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the national educational psychological service psychologist hours previously allocated to two primary schools (details supplied) were redeployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54013/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
200. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for allocating only one national educational psychological service assessment annually to a primary school with over 600 pupils (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54014/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
201. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to review national educational psychological service resourcing and assessment allocations for large primary schools to ensure timely access to psychological support services for all children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54015/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
8. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to review the passport renewal process for minors where one parent is deceased, with particular reference to the current requirement for an affidavit of sole guardianship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53035/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
577. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting lists for paediatric hip surgeries at CHI in Crumlin over the past five years; the average waiting time for children waiting for paediatric hip surgeries at CHI in Crumlin over the past five years; the number of cancelled appointments paediatric hip surgeries at CHI in Crumlin over the past five years; and if she will mak…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
63. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if the introduction of a culture card for 16- and 17-year-olds to access theatre, music and art events has been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52509/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
124. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the progress made on developing a successor policy to the national cardiovascular policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52431/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
186. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to implement the Men’s Health Action Plan 2024 to 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52432/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
13. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will next meet. [46855/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
158. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to develop sustainable transport options in the Dublin commuter belt, including provision of shuttle buses to train stations from surrounding towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51682/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
183. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport for an update on his work in the establishment of transport policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51681/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
603. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe to process jobseeker's allowance applications, per county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51215/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
604. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe to process jobseeker's benefit applications, per county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51216/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
605. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe to process disability allowance applications, per county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51217/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
606. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe to process carer's allowance applications, per county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51218/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
607. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe to process carer's benefit applications, per county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51219/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
608. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe to process invalidity pension applications, per county, in tabular form; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51220/25]