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
2016. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on a person awaiting a speech and language therapy in-person appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18779/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
2297. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for introducing a standardised breast density measurement within the BreastCheck Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20137/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
24. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the private wires policy framework, in line with the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18019/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
65. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to address the anticipated surge in electricity demand, as outlined in EirGrid’s most recent assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18018/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
110. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Force as of 31 March 2025 or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17830/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
163. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance if he considers that the deemed disposable rule is a disincentive to investment; if he plans any changes in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18240/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
92. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is supportive of the provisions of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18027/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
138. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education the measures her Department has taken and will take to make the education system more inclusive for children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17205/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
167. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education how her Department is supporting second-level schools to prepare students for rapid technological advances, such as artificial intelligence and digital literacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17204/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
350. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to ensure that insurance companies use accurate flood risk data during risk assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16798/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
351. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance to address the difficulties homeowners have in obtaining affordable home insurance due to perceived flood risks in an area in County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
366. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance how he proposes to work closely with the Irish Stock Exchange to ensure future growth, focusing particularly on small-to-medium-sized fast-growing companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17417/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
367. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance how he will be exploring opportunities to enhance the Irish Stock Exchange as a vital source of equity and growth for indigenous businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17418/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
386. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans to update the flood risk map in an area in County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16800/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
484. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the pay disparity between special needs assistants (SNAs) and non-SNAs for supervising State exams, a practice that appears discriminatory and contrary to the principles of equity within the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16796/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
485. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education to address the critical gap in the education system for students with additional educational needs who are unable to complete the traditional Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16797/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
612. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the eligibility criteria for the housing assistance payment scheme, particularly in cases where a family surpasses the income threshold due to receiving a carer’s benefit allowance for a child with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16795/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
6. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance the proactive measures his Department is implementing to mitigate and support the most vulnerable sectors of the economy from the potential risks for substantial economic disruption due to impending US tariffs. [15890/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
48. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance if he will be reviewing the category C thresholds in relation to capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16281/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
127. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 5 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
162. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the cumulative funding to be allocated under the NDP in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16098/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Oral
133. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will be issuing updated travel advice for people intending to visit the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15451/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
171. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent conversation with the US secretary of commerce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15452/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
256. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a breakdown of the total amount of funding allocated for the development of district heating projects and the conduct of district heating feasibility studies over the past five years, by local authority area and project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15321/25]
Naoise Ó Cearúil
Written
257. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department plans to introduce additional funding for local authorities to develop district heating schemes in order to support Ireland’s climate and energy targets; if he will outline any future funding commitments, including potential new schemes or expansions of existing supports; and if he will make a statement o…