I have often brought up the positives regarding the shared island unit. I believe the project in relation to DkIT and its partnership with Queen's University Belfast could fit into that. However, a number of other issues arise, whether we are talking about the remote working issues that have an impact on taxation or exam certification. In fairness to Deputy McGreehan, she has brought up the issue of the disparity reg…
TDs / Ruairí Ó Murchú
Ruairí Ó Murchú
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1,135
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
176,932
words spoken in the chamber
Across 897 contributions. Plus 338 contributions from the chair, not counted
413
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
246
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
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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 1,135 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 897 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 33 | 33 |
| March 2025 | 24 | 23 |
| April 2025 | 29 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 38 | 75 |
| June 2025 | 33 | 69 |
| July 2025 | 205 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 203 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 31 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 51 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 41 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 68 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 37 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 36 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 48 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 62 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 67 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 58 | 36 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 33 | 22 |
| October 2026 | 28 | 28 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 581 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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- constituency Louth 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
I did not say it could be.
The Taoiseach said waiting on a perfect-----
He said we wait on a perfect-----
That is okay.
In a forum.
Then come up with an alternative.
That is not true.
And we have engaged.
That is because we are not in power.
You are the Government.
15. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the programme plan for his Department's new disability unit for 2025-2027. [61453/25]
The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 was launched with great fanfare but we await the action plan. There is much talk of accountability. Will the Taoiseach give me a timeline for the introduction of that action plan? Who will be taking the lead, particularly with regard to oversight and accountability? Will it be the unit, the Cabinet committee or the Department of Children, Disability and…
Who will lead on it?
Ar dtús guím ádh mór ar an Tánaiste ina phost nua. Dúirt an Teachta Ó Snodaigh an fhírinne gur post an-tábhachtach é.
I am speaking in support of Deputy Ó Snodaigh's amendment. I, Deputy Ó Snodaigh and a number of other Deputies, including Deputy Boyd Barrett, have spoken over many years about section 481. As positive as it has been in providing tax credits and ensuring we have a thriving film industry, there are pa…
In fairness, Deputy Ó Snodaigh has synopsised well. A designated activity company is set up. It might be the same producer. Those involved may employ the same people for a number of years but they are seen as the employer and then they suddenly disappear. Therefore they cannot be held to account. I have outlined the particular issue is if somebody does try to raise a head of steam on issues that might pertain to the …
Déanfaidh sé sin cúis.
Is this a point of order?
Is the Minister of State going to give clarity or are we just moving on?
The problem is that we do not have a Q and A.
Okay.
Will it be possible-----
-----to get that information to the relevant spokespeople and the committee?
Bomaite amháin.
Yes, but a promise has been-----