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 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
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 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
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 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Defence
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Defence
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Social
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Justice
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Climate
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Climate
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Climate
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Climate
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Transport
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Finance
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Finance
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 14 Jul 2026 · to Finance
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]