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Cathy Bennett

Sinn Féin Cavan-Monaghan TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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641
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
54,833
words spoken in the chamber
Across 379 contributions
414
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
163
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 641 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 379 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
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MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 0 0
February 2025 33 17
March 2025 12 21
April 2025 79 10
May 2025 54 24
June 2025 20 17
July 2025 16 12
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 6 9
October 2025 9 28
November 2025 58 43
December 2025 57 18
January 2026 45 35
February 2026 35 42
March 2026 13 25
April 2026 50 21
May 2026 39 11
June 2026 34 8
July 2026 17 10
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 44 15
October 2026 20 13

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 188 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 Cavan-Monaghan 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Transport
791. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated max…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Finance
954. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the ass…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
1072. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a …
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1164. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive …
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1327. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) will be approved for an autism unit for September 2026; the number of pupils that will be accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24783/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1344. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be State examination fees for junior cycle and Leaving Certificate students in 2026; the fees charged in each of the years 2021 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25007/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Education
1452. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the ass…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Culture
1586. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Housing
1765. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to rece…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1903. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection the mechanism by which a company can be placed on a pre-approved list of local suppliers regarding the hot school meals scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25553/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1904. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection the mechanism by which a company can be placed on a pre-approved list of local suppliers regarding the hot school meals scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25554/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1917. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the assoc…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Justice
2122. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Agriculture
2274. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a …
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2458. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans her Department has in place to ensure staff retention within the childcare sector; the plans to increase staff numbers within the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24784/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2459. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the fee increase assessment process is expected to be finalised and communicated to providers participating in the core funding programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24785/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2533. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2758. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current status of the SOLAS Adult ADHD services in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24039/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2759. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the total number of referrals received since the SOLAS Adult ADHD service commenced in 2024; whether referrals for patients in Laois and Offaly have been paused at any stage due to capacity or backlog issues; if so, the dates during which referrals were paused and the reasons for same; the current waiting times for assessment and treatment; the number of patien…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2760. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels assigned to the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in Laois and Offaly, including details of any vacancies assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24041/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2761. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health whether a dedicated base or clinical facility has been secured for the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24042/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2762. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the backlog and ensure timely access to care for SOLAS Adult ADHD patients in Laois and Offaly; when it is expected that full access, including the acceptance of new referrals, will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24043/26]
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2763. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the full list of surgeons and centres currently approved under the Endometriosis surgical and assessment international scheme (ESAIS) who are qualified and willing to provide surgical care to patients aged 16 and 17 years-of-age; which of these surgeons specialise in advanced endometriosis and excision surgery; the countries and hospitals in which they are base…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
2764. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health whether there are any age-related restrictions or exclusions applied by providers under the ESAIS; the pathways available for referral of adolescent patients where consultants require a named surgeon in advance under the ESAIS; if she will outline the steps being taken to ensure that young patients are not excluded from accessing timely and appropriate care und…
Cathy Bennett Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3068. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the use of the drug fampyra with regard to treating of ataxia within other EU member states; if consideration has been given to facilitating similar usage within Ireland; if so, the current status of any such considerations; the steps that a person can take to access fampyra for such treatment; and if she will make a statement…