TDs / Ruairí Ó Murchú

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Ruairí Ó Murchú

Sinn Féin Louth TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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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

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 1,135 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 897 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
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

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 Louth 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Climate
97. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on the number of retailers and producers currently operating the deposit return scheme; the challenges faced in the introduction of the scheme; the steps being taken to overcome them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59689/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Climate
98. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on plans to address the high costs of energy in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59692/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Climate
99. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on plans to deliver onshore and offshore wind power and solar in a sustainable way, engaging with the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59694/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
285. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to include traffic calming measures and a speed reduction to ensure safety at Station Road in Castlebellingham in County Louth and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59724/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
286. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to include traffic calming measures and a speed reduction at Shelagh NS in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59721/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
287. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the N53 project in County Louth and any possible interim plans to ensure safety at the Crossmaglen turnoff on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59720/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
288. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the work being done to deliver greater public transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59717/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
289. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the work being done to recruit more bus drivers and mechanics to Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59714/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
290. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on progress made on the work plan for 2026 by his Department, in conjunction with other agencies and departments, to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59712/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Transport
452. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport whether additional, urgent funding for the reinstatement of roads in County Louth, estimated to cost approximately €3.681 million, following recent storm damage and for which the local authority does not have the money to do will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62003/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 7 Sep 2026 · to Finance
750. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration is being given to removing or restricting the relief available to disabled people who purchase and import adapted vehicles from Britain under the disabled drivers and passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61785/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
303. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on peacekeeping operations involving members of the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59152/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
304. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the engagement her Department has had with the UN authorities in relation to the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59153/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
305. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence whether she is considering updating Army Pensions Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59154/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
306. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the plans for the improvement of the pay and conditions in the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59155/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
307. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on recruitment and retention within the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59156/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
308. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide an update on the resourcing and recruitment needed to achieve LOA2; if she will provide a timeline for this in the form of year on year targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59157/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
309. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service ships which are operational and currently able to patrol Irish waters; the plans to put more in operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59159/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Defence
310. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Defence the steps his Department is taking to ensure this State has adequate personnel to staff Naval Service ships and adequately patrol Irish waters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59160/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
554. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport in relation to the local area hackney scheme (LAH), the reason successful applicants must bring a valid SPSV insurance certificate to the licensing appointment when they still have to pass the inspection before the LAH licence is validated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58275/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
555. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the draft Strategy completed by Irish Rail and given to the NTA on priority areas for railway station parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58276/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
556. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport when the car park at Drogheda train station was last re-marked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58277/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
557. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport the efforts that are being made to provide additional car parking capacity at Clarke station, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58278/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
838. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an assessment of the State's ability at attracting more companies offering public liability insurance into the market to ensure savings for policy holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59235/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Finance
839. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details on any interaction his Department or other departments have had and any legal advice that they have sought to end any involvement of the sale of Israeli war bonds by the Central Bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59236/26]