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 11 Jun 2026 · to Climate
14. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to help the SME sector cope with increased energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30046/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Transport
168. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to proposals to amend a bus route (details supplied) in a manner that would bypass Castledermot County Kildare; if he will engage with the National Transport Authority and the operator to ensure that adequate morning and evening services are maintained for commuters who rely on this route for access to employment; and if he …
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Transport
46. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on improving public transport services for Ballymore Eustace and Blessington, including the proposed BusConnects Route P44; the frequency, timing and weekend availability of Dublin Bus Route 65; the operational restrictions on the Bus Éireann 132 stop in Blessington; if he will take urgent steps to address gaps in service, i…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Education
96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which fair pension entitlement is being ensured for ETB adult education tutors, given pensions are based only on contract hours; to assess the impact of non-pensionable work on long-serving staff; the steps she will take to improve access to full-time hours for tutors on CID contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Defence
164. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she is satisfied with current levels of recruitment and retention in the permanent Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42805/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Defence
178. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her attendance at the PDFORRA conference in May; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42804/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
759. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to previous correspondence (details supplied) if she will provide an update on plans to secure funding for the continuation of the pilot programme beyond December 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41586/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
907. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider an issue raised in correspondence with regard to a second level schooling (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43088/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Housing
1024. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 350 of 14 May 2026, if he will consider additional correspondence in relation to the right to cut turf (details supplied); and proceed to positively conclude the CTCCS applications in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41602/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
1785. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm that the Government will continue the provision of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccination programme for all eligible infants on a free-of-charge basis, notwithstanding the recent HIQA report raising concerns regarding cost-effectiveness; if she has assessed the impact of the programme in reducing infant hospitalisations and pressure …
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 28 May 2026 · to Public Expenditure
31. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the progress being made under Pillar II of the Accelerating Infrastructure Plan [40321/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 28 May 2026 · to Public Expenditure
37. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the progress being made under Pillar I of the Accelerating Infrastructure Plan. [40320/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 28 May 2026 · to Housing
403. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an urgent update following the National Monuments Service meeting of 10 February 2026 with the archaeological licence holder in relation to a site (details supplied); whether any decisions or directions have issued since; if not, the reason for the ongoing delay; when a determination will issue to the applicant; if his Depa…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Finance
192. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the Cabinet sub-group on insurance reform will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39636/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Finance
212. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the progress made on the Action Plan for Insurance Reform launched last July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39637/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Foreign
277. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she envisages Ireland, during its European Union Presidency, being able to ensure that the EU awards higher priority to its efforts to address the multiplicity of conflicts and disadvantage impacting the Sahel region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Foreign
278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the context of Irelands European Union Presidency more can be done to counteract campaigns of disinformation particularly in matters relating to the war in Ukraine and the plight of Palestinian citizens; if Ireland will do more to influence the social media platforms not least those headquartered in Ireland; and if she will make a sta…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Climate
314. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the long-term delays being experienced by those building once-off houses in securing electricity connections; if he is aware that priority appears to be given to large scale residential developments; where significant connection delays are also reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40194/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Climate
315. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if in the context of the Government’s determination to provide substantial additional residential units, he will explain how the ESB which is currently failing to keep pace with current demand for supplies will increase its capacity to meet future needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40195/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Education
559. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to address the shortage of primary school places in a school (details supplied); the measures that are available to support families who cannot access a local school place for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39067/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Justice
879. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if in the context of reforming the accommodation system for displaced Ukrainians compassionate consideration will be given to elderly and disabled persons; to mothers of very young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40192/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 26 May 2026 · to Justice
880. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration is being given to a repatriation scheme for Ukrainian citizens; if so, if particular attention will be paid to the question of Ukrainian citizens returning to Russian occupied areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40193/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 21 May 2026 · to Foreign
15. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her recent engagement with the new Hungarian Foreign Minister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37996/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 21 May 2026 · to Foreign
21. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on her recent discussions with the EU foreign affairs ministers regarding Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37995/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 21 May 2026 · to Transport
183. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has examined the feasibility of reopening the Curragh train platform in County Kildare, including for use as a park-and-ride facility or for event-based services; if there are any plans to progress this proposal in order to alleviate capacity pressures at Kildare and Newbridge train stations; and if he will make a statem…