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TDs / Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
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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
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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 905 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 94 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| 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
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Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Kildare South 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
10. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach to report on the work of the child poverty programme in his Department. [13751/25]
One child living in poverty is one child too many nonetheless we must recognise that major achievements have been made. ECCE, increased child support payments, the free clothing scheme, free school books and the meal allowance have helped to support families in dire need. Points were made by Deputies Bacik and Connolly about child homelessness as being one of the key issues affecting children living in poverty and it…
14. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach how he intends to increase the co-ordination role of his Department in national security; and when the new national security committee will be established. [4525/25]
During the course of the last week, the Governor of the Central Bank, Gabriel Makhlouf, entered the debate on housing. He did so in response to a Government initiative calling for greater liquidity for developers and builders. He told us that the banks are well capitalised and have plenty of money to lend but that they would do so subject to their own lending criteria and risk assessment. If you talk to builders, par…
As a Member who fully appreciates the need for us all to drive, and drive enthusiastically, the development of the renewable energy sector, I am very conscious that the concentration in recent years has been on the offshore energy sector. It would be beneficial to all of us to have a clearer understanding of the timescales involved in the development of this sector. We have spoken about being able to become net expor…
13. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU leaders' informal retreat on 3 February. [4524/25]
I find myself in large agreement with Deputy Daly. Like the Taoiseach, I was born in 1960. Back in the sixties, for entertainment we had a very strong diet of American movies, TV programmes and sitcoms. That might have helped us come to the view of the US as the land of opportunity, a champion of democracy and human rights on the world stage and, if you like, a self-appointed world police force. If this was ever true…
29. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the commemoration for the liberation of Auschwitz. [12018/25]
I congratulate the Minister on his return to the Department of Finance. I raise a matter related to that raised by Deputy Duncan Smith. We have heard a lot in recent years about the fact that the planet's poorest people have suffered as a result of the ravages of climate change but the geopolitical situation that we find ourselves in now has rejuvenated and turbocharged the arms race. As we in Europe in particular ju…
When the Cabinet committee on health next meets, I ask that it discuss the situation regarding the national child development centre at Kildare town, which stands partially constructed but abandoned following a decision by the Department of Justice to withhold funding committed under the immigrant investor programme, IIP, system. This is run by Sensational Kids, an organisation that functions at four locations across…
36. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [7676/25]
The peace-loving international community has been transfixed in recent years by the sheer horror of what we have seen happening in Palestine and in Ukraine. However, there are many other places in the world where all is also not well. Has our Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs and, indeed, our Department of foreign affairs in consultation with our European partners, been looking at the plight of women …
Tréaslaím leis an Aire as a ceapachán mar Aire Oideachais. Tá mé cinnte go leanfaidh sí ar aghaidh leis an tsárobair a bhí ar siúl ag an Teachta Norma Foley roimpi. Education features very prominently in the programme for Government. We thank the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Deputy Lowry for ensuring that has happened. Pages 67 and 68 reference forward planning and the provision of accommodation. Does the Minister sha…
Do not forget about Athy.
Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas ag ghabháil leis an Cheann Comhairle as ucht an ábhair tábhachtach seo a roghnú. Tréaslaím ar an gcéad dul síos leis an mbeirt Aire Stáit, mo chairde Jerry Buttimer agus Neale Richmond, atá i láthair. Tá mé cinnte go ndéanfaidh siad sár-jab sna poist atá acu agus leis na dualgais atá acu le comhlíonadh. Tréaslaím chomh maith leis an Teachta nua ó Chill Dara Thuaidh, mo comhghleacaí, Aodhán…
I acknowledge the fact that, having raised this on questions on promised legislation last week, the Tánaiste subsequently spoke to me and indicated that it was a priority for him. However, I have to stress that the wheels of democracy and of our systems move very slowly. I also put it to the Minister of State that the Department of Defence has been remiss in dealing with An Garda Síochána. As far as I am concerned, A…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Táim buioch di as mé a roghnú chun ceist a chur. She might indulge me for a few seconds as I take the opportunity to express my personal sympathies on the death of His Highness Prince Karim, the Aga Khan, who was a major investor in this country over many decades. He was the owner of many stud farms, he invested heavily in the bloodstock sector and generated much employment.…
Politics is never boring, anyway. It is a very long time since I have had the opportunity to address the House from up here. I spent many years on these backbenches. The place looks a lot different when viewed from here than from the Chair below, where I sat for a while.
A Chléirigh na Dála agus mo chomhghleacaithe, is breá liom an deis seo a fháil cúpla focal a rá roimh an toghchán tábhachtach atá ag teacht. Gabhai…