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
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
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- constituency Kildare South 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
786. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since July 2020, by county; the number of applicants associated with these claims; the number of claims by homebuyers excluding self-builds, by county; and the number of these claims relating to purchases. [57287/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
787. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57288/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
989. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken by his Department to ensure that genuine whistleblowers (details supplied) are not boycotted or deprived of employment opportunities in their chosen area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55755/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
3271. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the policy framework within which coroners operate, having regard to the practice of retaining organs following the conduct of a post-mortem examination; whether there are standardised procedures in place for communicating with next of kin in relation to such organ retention; whether it is a clear requirement for coroners to communicate with the next of kin …
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
136. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the Defence Forces that have been received in 2026 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53696/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
171. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the permanent Defence Forces by, Army, the Air Corps and the Naval Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53695/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
293. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports, grant schemes, advisory services or other assistance available to sole traders and small business owners who experience an unexpected downturn in trading activity resulting in short-term cashflow difficulties as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); whether consideration is being given to additional supports …
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
383. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) from a self-employed individual who has experienced a sudden and substantial loss of business income and is now experiencing difficulty in meeting mortgage repayments, utility bills and other essential living expenses; the supports available in such circumstances; whether ad…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
412. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the concerns regarding the increasing incidence of anti-social behaviour raised in correspondence (details supplied); the measures being taken by his Department to address these issues; whether additional resources or initiatives are being considered to assist affected communities; and if he will make a statement…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
72. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the main initiatives taken to support Ireland's trading position since January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53546/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
73. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on how Ireland has enhanced its diplomatic capacity January 2025; her priorities for the rest of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53547/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
89. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to enhance environmental protection since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53447/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
90. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken on climate action since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53448/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
91. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken on enhance energy security and production capacity since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53449/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
92. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the key measures taken to control energy costs since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53450/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
164. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to increase national road capacity since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
165. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support the local and regional road network since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53488/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
166. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to develop active travel since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53489/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
167. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support and develop bus services since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53490/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
168. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support and develop rail services since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53491/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
169. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support and develop aviation service since January 2026; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53492/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
170. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the key measures taken to support affordability in public transport since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53493/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
209. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the key measures his Department has taken to support and sustain the Irish economy since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53494/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
210. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his assessment of the performance of the Irish economy since January 2025; the outlook for the rest of 2026 and subsequent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53495/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Written
211. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the key measures taken to support Ireland's tax competitiveness since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53496/26]