Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
4. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister. [28400/26]
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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
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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 919 in all
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Contributions to debates 276 in all
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| 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
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- constituency Kildare North 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
399. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the experience and outcomes of patients with complex childhood-onset conditions following their transition from paediatric to adult healthcare services; whether adult acute hospitals have been assessed for their capacity to meet the clinical, equipment, therapeutic and support needs of these patients fol…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
17. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which the recently announced investment of over €5.3 million for Gaeltacht initiatives will support the intergenerational transmission of Irish and strengthen the use of the language as a living community language both within Gaeltacht areas and in recognised Irish-language communities outside the Gaeltacht…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
51. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which local community development committees can contribute to more effective local decision-making and community-led development; the objectives of the new national campaign to increase public awareness of their role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53295/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
332. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to improve education and awareness around women's health issues, including menstruation, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and reproductive health, within the primary and secondary school curriculum; whether the Department plans to expand age-appropriate women's health education in schools; and if she will …
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
333. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed the extent to which women's health issues, including menstrual health, endometriosis, and PCOS are covered in the SPHE and RSE curricula; the steps being taken to ensure students receive comprehensive and evidence-based education on these topics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53459/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
357. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to improve education and awareness around men's health issues within the primary and secondary school curriculum; whether her Department plans to expand age-appropriate men's health education in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53732/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
358. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has reviewed the extent to which men's health issues are covered in the SPHE and RSE curricula; the steps being taken to ensure students receive comprehensive and evidence-based education on these topics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53733/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
386. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department or the National Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken any assessment of the heritage, biodiversity, environmental or public amenity value of Newbury Demesne, Carbury, County Kildare; if his Department has considered the potential of historically and environmentally significant landscapes such as Newbu…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
392. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of a site (details supplied); whether any decisions, directions or determinations have issued since the meeting; if not, the reason for the delay; when a determination is expected; whether the excavation works and report submitted will satisfy the landowner’s financial obligations in respect of any further investigat…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
21. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the Ireland–New Zealand joint research initiative will translate into practical, farm-level measures to support farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining productivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52200/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
80. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the targeted supports or guidance being provided to farmers in catchment areas associated with repeated pesticide exceedances in drinking water supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52199/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
106. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns raised by persons regarding a staffing allocation issue at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52067/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
7. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the criteria applied in assessing projects under the digital public service transformation fund, including the way in which service improvement, efficiency gains and potential for wider roll-out are considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51534/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
76. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures used to assess progress under the “Digital and Innovation at Scale” pillar of the Better Public Services Transformation Showcase 2025-2026, including the extent to which citizen uptake and engagement with digital services are taken into account; and if he will make a statement o…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
300. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the extent to which recent developments in Ireland’s external trade performance, including the decline in exports in April 2026, reflect underlying concentration risks in key sectors and markets; the implications this may have for the resilience of Ireland's export base; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49859/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
44. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the priorities in the forthcoming negotiations on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034, in view of recent discussions at the EU General Affairs Council; the way in which Ireland intends to advance these during its upcoming EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49860/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
113. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the outcomes and next steps arising from the recent AI workforce readiness national skills roundtable; the way in which these findings will inform measures to address AI-related skills needs and strengthen co-ordination across the education and training system, industry, and Government; and if he will ma…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
135. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to clarify the situation regarding the refurbishment of the swimming pool at a location (details supplied). [49823/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
48. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his Department’s assessment of the risks posed by emerging AI-enabled cyber tools; the measures in place to ensure that the Defence Forces and the NCSC can counter such threats during the EU Presidency and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43591/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
49. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the progress made in 2026 in implementing the Statement of Strategy 2025-2028, including the way in which delivery is being measured and reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49771/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
23. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his St. Patrick’s Day visit to the US. [22422/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
255. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to the National Financial Literacy Strategy Annual Review and Action Plan 2026-2027, whether the development of the proposed Government Investment Account will include age-specific or child-focused investment options, aimed at supporting long-term saving for children; if he will outline any related plans under consideration; and if he wi…
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
256. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any analysis in relation to child-specific savings or investment vehicles, including tax-free account or trust-based models; the expected timeline for decisions in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48524/26]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
459. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the indicative timeline for extending GP visit card eligibility to children aged eight to 12 years, in line with the Programme for Government commitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48531/26]