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Colm Burke

Fine Gael Cork North-Central TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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1,291
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
49,488
words spoken in the chamber
3,972 as a minister, 45,516 as a TD
430
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
239
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 1,291 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 266 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 7 0
February 2025 23 7
March 2025 73 4
April 2025 62 18
May 2025 64 38
June 2025 72 11
July 2025 89 16
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 96 12
October 2025 53 18
November 2025 105 33
December 2025 74 9
January 2026 57 4
February 2026 62 7
March 2026 91 17
April 2026 67 17
May 2026 61 3
June 2026 72 16
July 2026 72 18
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 64 0
October 2026 27 18

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 247 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 Cork North-Central 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
221. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total 2025 tax receipts in income tax, VAT and corporation tax; the way in which these compare to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9957/26]
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
226. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the capital acquisition tax rules in order that those who are childless can leave a greater amount to loved ones in their will without a large tax bill being incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9958/26]
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
469. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration will be given by his Department working in conjunction with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration on matters relating to the cross-Border enforcement of consumer protection and road safety laws to assist those who purchase and import second hand cars from Northern Ireland and the UK and ensure that car de…
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
470. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration will be given to the provision of a cross-Border mechanism with Northern Ireland and the UK to ensure cross-Border enforcement of consumer and road safety laws during the purchase and import of second hand vehicles, and ensure that car dealers in these jurisdictions are held accountable should any issues arise following …
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Justice
809. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm when a citizenship application will be completed, in view that it is 40 months since the application (details supplied) was first lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9647/26]
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Justice
843. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a citizenship application will be completed in view that it is over 30 months since the application (details supplied) was first lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10134/26]
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
896. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on his Departments research and analysis of the current closed period model for the restriction of slurry and chemical fertiliser; if issues have been highlighted by farmers to his Department in relation to this model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10190/26]
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
897. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to the provision of a more flexible model of the closed period for the restriction of slurry and chemical fertiliser, in order that farmers can work with Ireland’s unpredictable weather conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10191/26]
Colm Burke Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
898. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to the provision of a condition based model on a computer or smart phone application in conjunction with Met Éireann rainfall reports (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10192/26]
Colm Burke Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Justice
311. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given his Department has stated it is processing citizenship applications via Irish association in chronological order, to clarify the date of such applications currently being processed for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8885/26]
Colm Burke Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Rural
448. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when applications for the next round of the Community Centre Investment Fund will open; whether it will be for new builds or refurbishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8947/26]
Colm Burke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Transport
354. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport when a driving licence (details supplied) will be returned to a person, in view of the fact they have been waiting over 12 months for the return of same from the NDLS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8414/26]
Colm Burke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Education
498. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm that a child (details supplied) will be awarded an NCSE letter of eligibility in order to receive a place in a special class in the school they already attend; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7700/26]
Colm Burke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Education
602. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm the funding mechanisms available for a school to apply for funding for resurfacing of a school car park; whether it can be applied for under the emergency works programme, if weather conditions render the car park dangerous; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8658/26]
Colm Burke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Justice
756. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be reached in respect of a stamp 4 visa renewal application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7468/26]
Colm Burke Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Justice
841. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when it is likely that a decision will be reached in respect of an application for reactivation employment permit permission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8659/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Agriculture
35. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action his Department is taking to ensure that farmers are made aware of new TB Action Plan changes that will come into effect on a phased basis from April 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6968/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Agriculture
39. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the public consultations planned by his Department in relation to the Common Agriculture Policy, post-2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6969/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
101. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm that the necessary finance will be provided to Cork Dental Hospital to enable it to open a community-based outreach dental centre in Cork city, in accordance with the proposals already submitted to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6895/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
104. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm the work he and his Department have undertaken to ensure greater cooperation, engagement and links between universities and third level institutions in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6896/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Education
257. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm whether there is a set retirement age for school bus escorts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7089/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Housing
313. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the grants which are available for community groups to upgrade existing wastewater treatment system/septic tank to a bio system on land owned by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7309/26]
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Children
399. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the case of a child (details supplied); if she accepts that this decision has interrupted a successful therapeutic intervention and risks leaving the child without appropriate supports as they transition to junior infants; if she will request Tusla to urgently review this case in light of the child’s bes…
Colm Burke Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
468. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of an appeal for a SUSI grant for a person (details supplied): when a decision is likely to be reached in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7320/26]
Colm Burke Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Taoiseach
106. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment to establish a new national security committee to examine existing national security structures; and the progress made to date by the committee in relation to this review. [72010/25]