TDs / Richard Boyd Barrett
Richard Boyd Barrett
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1,583
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
153,844
words spoken in the chamber
Across 941 contributions
216
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
278
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 1,583 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 941 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 12 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 65 | 141 |
| March 2025 | 31 | 67 |
| April 2025 | 100 | 31 |
| May 2025 | 109 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 97 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 127 | 0 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 56 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 50 | 0 |
| November 2025 | 82 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 71 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 107 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 125 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 98 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 57 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 58 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 73 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 131 | 12 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 97 | 62 |
| October 2026 | 37 | 41 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 666 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
- constituency Dún Laoghaire 29 November 2024 to now
- party People Before Profit-Solidarity 29 November 2024 to now
| Date | What the vote was on | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendments proposed to the arrangements on the Order of Business are hereby negatived and the pr |
No | Carried |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Animal Health and Welfare (Ban on Fox Hunting) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put |
Yes | Lost |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed)
Question again put |
Yes | Lost |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Health (Waiting Lists) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put |
Yes | Lost |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment put |
Yes | Lost |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Bill 2025: Instruction to Committee
Question put |
No | Carried |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendments proposed to the arrangements on the Order of Business are hereby negatived and the pr |
No | Carried |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Nomination of Member of Government: Motion (Resumed)
Question put |
No | Carried |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Business of Dáil
Question put: "That the business proposal by the Government Chief Whip be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendment proposed to the arrangements on the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the prop |
No | Carried |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendment to the arrangements on the Order of Business are hereby negatived and the proposed arr |
No | Carried |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion
Question put: "That the motion be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion
Amendment put |
Yes | Lost |
| 1 Apr 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendment to the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the proposed arrangements for the wee |
No | Carried |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (Resumed)
Question put: "That the motion be agreed to." |
Yes | Carried |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (Resumed)
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the amendment to the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the proposed arrangements for the wee |
No | Carried |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Housing Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Housing Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Provision of Special Education: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
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