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William Aird

Fine Gael Laois TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

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725
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
31,555
words spoken in the chamber
Across 161 contributions
429
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
221
topics asked about
Across 18 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 725 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 161 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
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MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 7 0
February 2025 16 2
March 2025 7 10
April 2025 18 14
May 2025 28 14
June 2025 33 12
July 2025 28 5
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 10 7
October 2025 23 11
November 2025 88 22
December 2025 50 3
January 2026 74 4
February 2026 38 7
March 2026 51 4
April 2026 70 3
May 2026 50 23
June 2026 60 6
July 2026 34 4
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 37 1
October 2026 3 9

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 129 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 Laois 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2356. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if funding has been cut for the mobility and exercise classes (details supplied) currently being run in County Laois for pensioners and individuals with limited mobility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43741/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2466. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the average frequency of appointments offered to service users attending Adult Mental Health Services in County Laois; the number of service users currently waiting more than three months, six months and nine months between appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44176/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2467. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health her assessment of the adequacy of staffing levels within Adult Mental Health Services in County Laois; the current number of approved and filled posts across psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy and social work disciplines; the number of vacancies currently unfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44177/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2468. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure continuity of care for patients attending adult mental health services, particularly young adults transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Youth Mental Health Services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44178/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2469. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of young people aged 18 to 25 years attending adult mental health services in County Laois; the supports available to this cohort following their transition from youth mental health services; whether additional resources are being considered to support young adults during this transition period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44179/2…
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2470. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding the frequency and duration of appointments available through adult mental health services in County Laois; the steps being taken by the HSE to improve access to therapeutic interventions and ongoing clinical support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44180/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2471. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken any review of service provision at the adult mental health services clinic on Bridge Street, Portlaoise; whether issues relating to staffing, waiting times, continuity of care or patient experience have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44181/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2472. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that service users attending adult mental health services are afforded sufficient time during appointments to discuss their treatment, recovery goals and ongoing mental health needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44182/26]
William Aird Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2473. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the additional funding allocated to adult mental health services in County Laois in each of the past five years; the extent to which this funding has resulted in increased staffing and service capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44183/26]
William Aird Written 27 May 2026 · to Public Expenditure
67. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are any circumstances where consideration will be given to the addition of a new project in the National Development Plan 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40707/26]
William Aird Written 27 May 2026 · to Education
102. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the climate action summer works scheme is being extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40709/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Finance
175. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if steps are being taken to establish a national flood insurance scheme to protect homeowners, renters and businesses increasingly exposed to flood risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39595/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Transport
412. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport to consider the inclusion of Portlaoise Train Station in the Dublin commuter fare zone structure, either by extending Zone 4 or by creating a new Zone 5 for Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Finance
462. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his assessment of the scope for further cost-of-living measures in budget 2027; the way in which he proposes to balance targeted household supports with the need to maintain medium-term fiscal sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Finance
463. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being taken to reduce the Exchequer's exposure to volatility in corporation tax receipts and to strengthen the resilience of the State's tax base over the medium to long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39687/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Public Expenditure
506. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps being taken to ensure adequate multi-annual capital investment in key infrastructure given persistent supply constraints and rising construction costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39686/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Education
595. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Education and Youth when it is expected that a school (details supplied) will receive approval for their Stage 2A submission and move to Stage 2B of her Department's school building and capital programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39718/26]
William Aird Written 26 May 2026 · to Housing
728. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm if a person who has a right of residency in a property previously owned by them, is eligible for funding under the housing adaptation grant for people with a disability scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40051/26]
William Aird Oral 21 May 2026 · to Foreign
51. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the latest Government trade forum meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38315/26]
William Aird Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
327. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the timeline for a decision by the HSE drugs group regarding the reimbursement of risdiplam for adults living with spinal muscular atrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38468/26]
William Aird Written 20 May 2026 · to Foreign
27. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her plans to change the current photograph acceptance process for online passport applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38293/26]
William Aird Written 20 May 2026 · to Foreign
28. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to establish a one-stop shop to assist returning Irish citizens in addressing practical issues such as driver's licence changes, Revenue matters and record transfers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38294/26]
William Aird Written 20 May 2026 · to Foreign
29. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland is engaging at EU level to secure investment and trade opportunities that benefit rural regions; the steps being taken to ensure that areas like Laois can maximise the economic benefits of EU programmes and external trade agreements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38295/26]
William Aird Written 20 May 2026 · to Enterprise
112. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department is supporting Irish small and medium enterprises looking to enter international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38296/26]
William Aird Written 20 May 2026 · to Rural
333. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the implementation of the 'Our Rural Future' rural development policy; to outline any amendments or considerations arising from last year's public consultation on the policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38344/26]