Shay Brennan
Written
13. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review the capital acquisitions tax rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15985/25]
TDs / Shay Brennan
Shay Brennan
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310
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
12,504
words spoken in the chamber
Across 80 contributions
429
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
117
topics asked about
Across 19 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 310 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 80 in all
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| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 4 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 27 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 25 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 9 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 7 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 17 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 25 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 22 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 13 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 21 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 26 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 20 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 22 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 23 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 19 | 2 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 72 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 Dublin Rathdown 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Shay Brennan
Written
17. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance his plans to review business taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15984/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
155. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that is planned to step up pressure on Russia, including through further sanctions and by strengthening the enforcement of existing measures, including further means and measures to counter its circumvention, in order to weaken its ability to continue waging its war of aggression; and if he will make a statement on the m…
Shay Brennan
Written
192. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will reaffirm Ireland’s continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15455/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
370. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education when a place in an autism special school setting will be provided for a child (details supplied). [13699/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
60. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on housing commencement figures nationwide for 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12582/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
108. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes prevented from bulk sale to residential funds in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown since 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12581/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
140. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Justice if he will sanction the use of live facial recognition technology by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12575/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
191. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the provision of body worn cameras to all members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12576/25]
Shay Brennan
Oral
2. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will meet next. [9482/25]
Shay Brennan
Oral
20. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the EU leaders' informal retreat on 3 February 2025. [11136/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
434. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to identify funds held by Russian beneficiaries in section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms. [12293/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
435. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if new regulatory measures or amendments to existing legislation are being considered to enhance transparency and oversight of section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms, particularly those with Russian connections. [12294/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
436. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance how his Department ensures that section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms comply with EU sanctions against Russian entities; and the actions that will be taken against non-compliant firms. [12295/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
437. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance the intentions his Department has regarding the freezing or confiscation of assets linked to sanctioned Russian individuals or entities within section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms. [12296/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
438. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans for international co-operation to address potential money laundering or illicit financial flows through section 110 special-purpose vehicle firms with Russian connections. [12297/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
726. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made regarding the number of sraith pictiúr students in the 2026 Leaving Certificate class will be required to learn for their Irish oral exam; and if they will need to learn ten or 20 sraith pictiúr, given that the number was reduced to ten in recent years as an accommodation for the Covid-19 pandemic. [12292/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
234. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with representatives of an organisation (details supplied) to discuss concerns in relation to the lack of pension increases since 2008 for members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9082/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
235. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact that members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951 have not received a pension increase since 2008, despite the scheme now meeting the funding standard and reserve funding standard requirements; the steps he will take to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9083/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
236. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with CIÉ management regarding the possibility of providing a pension increase to members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951, in view of the scheme's improved funding position and the impact of inflation on pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9084/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
237. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any discussions with CIÉ regarding pension increases for members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951; his views on whether such increases are now warranted given the scheme's funding position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9085/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
238. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the financial difficulties faced by CIÉ pensioners who do not qualify for the State pension and related benefits due to their PRSI contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9086/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
678. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which she is aware that dental screening for children in many areas is not taking place until 6th class, despite the recommendation for checks in 2nd, 4th, and 6th class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9253/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
679. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health if she acknowledges the significant understaffing in dental services, with some areas still working through backlogs of 6th class students who graduated in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9254/25]
Shay Brennan
Written
680. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Health the immediate steps she will take to address the shortage of public dentists, given the 23% reduction in HSE dentists between 2006 and 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9255/25]