TDs / Seán Ó Fearghaíl

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil Kildare South TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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905
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
14,161
words spoken in the chamber
Across 94 contributions
327
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
245
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 905 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 94 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 1
January 2025 4 0
February 2025 45 8
March 2025 36 6
April 2025 32 7
May 2025 41 6
June 2025 35 1
July 2025 55 1
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 22 2
October 2025 35 2
November 2025 61 10
December 2025 119 4
January 2026 21 0
February 2026 50 12
March 2026 43 4
April 2026 53 2
May 2026 43 7
June 2026 41 1
July 2026 94 11
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 32 1
October 2026 43 8

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 91 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

  1. constituency Kildare South 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Rural
935. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures being considered by his Department in the context of Budget 2027 to further support the Irish language and Gaeltacht sectors; and if consideration is being given to increasing funding for organisations operating in these sectors. [68526/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Rural
944. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he has considered proposals from Irish language and Gaeltacht organisations seeking additional funding for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht in Budget 2027; and the approach being taken by his Department to such proposals in the budgetary process. [68868/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Rural
946. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht If he has engaged with the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding funding requirements for the Irish language and Gaeltacht sectors in the context of Budget 2027; and if consideration is being given to providing additional Exchequer resources for these sect…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Social
71. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of households that will receive the fuel allowance in the 2026/2027 season, by county. [67287/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
329. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will urgently review the case of a child (details supplied) in County Kildare, who has been refused home tuition scheme hours on the basis that an alternative preschool place is available in another location; if she will outline the rationale for this decision given that the child has already secured and commenced a supported transition to…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
331. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosis of autism and a moderate intellectual disability who, despite applications to a number of special schools, has been unable to secure a school place for the current academic year; and the steps that will be taken to ensure that an appropriate school placement is provided …
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 23 Sep 2026 · to Justice
109. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration If he will expedite a decision on an appeal against the refusal of a residence card application for a person (details supplied). [67304/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Oral 22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
11. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has plans to simplify and streamline the regulatory requirements in the hospitality sector. [66815/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Transport
141. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the current status of an application under the road haulage transport supply scheme (RTFF2026) submitted in March 2026 by a person (details supplied); when a decision on the application is expected to issue; and whether any further information is required from the applicant. [67051/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Social
390. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection If his Department has assessed the impact of the 18.5-hour weekly employment limit for carer's allowance recipients on their ability to satisfy financial requirements under other Government schemes, including family reunification arrangements administered by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. [66480/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Justice
421. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration If consideration has been given to the impact of the €75,000 three-year income threshold for non-EEA family reunification on recipients of Carer's Allowance whose employment is restricted under State rules; and whether any discretion or exceptional circumstances provisions exist in such cases. [66479/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Justice
441. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the proposed changes to the Irish Naturalisation Rules. [67060/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Children
512. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality If she will consider the salient points raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding a Kildare based childcare provider who is considering exiting the service. [67032/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Health
362. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health whether the oncology nurse coordinator post at Naas General Hospital has been discontinued, reassigned or reconfigured; the reasons for any such decision; whether a clinical or service impact assessment was carried out in advance; the arrangements currently in place for the coordination of care for oncology patients attending the hospital; and whether staffin…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Health
363. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns raised by patients and families affected by phenylketonuria (PKU) regarding access to a medicinal product (details supplied); if the product has been assessed, or is under assessment, for reimbursement and availability in Ireland; the current status of any application for pricing and reimbursement of this treatment; and the timelin…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
230. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport If he will address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) concerning recent rail fare increases and operations within Iarnród Éireann. [64730/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Education
621. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth If she will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to assistive technology supports for a primary school student. [65516/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Social
761. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which the Department is considering measures in Budget 2027 to address the impact of rising living costs on vulnerable households, including increases to core social welfare rates, enhanced supports for children, people with disabilities and one-parent families, improvements to the fuel allowance scheme, and other measures advocated b…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Justice
949. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) whose family visit visa application was submitted on 27 November 2025 and remained under consideration for approximately seven months before being refused; if he is concerned that the refusal cited issues including expired travel dates, an outdated itinerary and documentati…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Children
1046. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions being taken to address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding a three-year-old child with significant communication and developmental needs who is non-verbal and known to the Children's Disability Network Team. [65161/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Children
1048. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available to assist a child (details supplied) in accessing appropriate early learning, childcare and early intervention services; and whether transport supports will be made available where a suitable placement is not available locally. [65164/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1182. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the current policy framework within the HSE regarding the practice of retaining organs following the conduct of a post-mortem examination (details supplied); if standardised procedures are in place for communicating with next-of-kin in relation to same; if it is a clear requirement for the HSE or coroners to communicate with the next-of-kin immediately follo…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1244. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health Ireland's position in EU negotiations on the proposed introduction of maximum permitted levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements and whether Ireland will seek to defer any agreement on such levels until the most up-to-date scientific evidence has been assessed. [64731/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Climate
149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), regarding eligibility criteria for older persons under the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61468/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Defence
278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Curragh Camp; when will each of those projects be completed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63408/26]