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Paula Butterly

Fine Gael Louth TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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387
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
30,519
words spoken in the chamber
Across 113 contributions. Plus 54 contributions from the chair, not counted
389
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
176
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 387 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 113 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 13 0
February 2025 11 2
March 2025 15 6
April 2025 12 3
May 2025 11 5
June 2025 9 4
July 2025 16 3
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 11 2
October 2025 9 4
November 2025 33 10
December 2025 23 8
January 2026 13 10
February 2026 18 11
March 2026 40 6
April 2026 29 3
May 2026 47 14
June 2026 26 2
July 2026 19 6
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 23 11
October 2026 9 3

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 82 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 Louth 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Paula Butterly Written 1 Jul 2026 · to Health
325. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting elective surgery at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, broken down by specialty and waiting time bands; the measures being taken to reduce these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50311/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Transport
235. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 351 of 19 May 2026, if he will provide a breakdown of the expenditure on transport for beneficiary of temporary protection for each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, outlining how the €3.1 million was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49619/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Social
529. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider extending eligibility for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance to all children in foster care, regardless of the assessed income of the foster household, in recognition of the additional supports required for children in care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48793/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Justice
573. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to respond to correspondence received (details supplied) in relation to Irish Residence Permit applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48969/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Children
688. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to respond to correspondence received (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48800/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
752. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing automatic entitlement to a medical card for all children in foster care, regardless of the income of their foster carers, in light of their additional needs and the financial burden to care givers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48794/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
754. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health to respond to correspondence received (details supplied) in relation to the proposed EU Common Framework for physiotherapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48797/26]
Paula Butterly Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Health
775. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health to respond to correspondence received (details supplied) in relation to any additional funding being allocated to SLT and OT services in County Louth to support assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48962/26]
Paula Butterly Written 25 Jun 2026 · to Finance
56. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for the current structure of the help-to-buy (HTB) scheme whereby two individuals purchasing a new home jointly, both of whom are in employment and paying tax, cannot each fully avail of the scheme as separate applicants; his views on whether this approach disadvantages dual-income households at a time of significant cost-of-living pr…
Paula Butterly Written 25 Jun 2026 · to Housing
105. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on engagement with lending institutions regarding the potential expansion of the first home scheme to include first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes; the progress made to date in this regard, any timelines for decisions or implementation; the expected impact such an extension would have on accessibili…
Paula Butterly Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
164. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport to respond to correspondence received (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46995/26]
Paula Butterly Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
165. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport to respond to concerns raised (details supplied) in relation to the N2 road from Ardee to Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46996/26]
Paula Butterly Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Education
370. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the INTO and Budget 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47568/26]
Paula Butterly Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Health
678. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health the plans to establish a minor injuries unit in Drogheda, County Louth; if the HSE has undertaken any assessment of the need for such a facility in the town; the timeframe for any proposed development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46967/26]
Paula Butterly Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Social
21. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the adequacy of supports available to individuals who pay PRSI, whether employed or self-employed, who find themselves out of work due to circumstances such as illness, bereavement and injury and to students who are engaged in employment, given concerns that many such individuals are not eligible for supplementary welfare allowance d…
Paula Butterly Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Transport
185. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing for driver licence renewal services at the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) test centre in Dundalk, County Louth, in order to improve accessibility for constituents in the surrounding area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46309/26]
Paula Butterly Oral 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
147. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the national tourism food strategy, in regard to timelines and funding which will enhance the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45619/26]
Paula Butterly Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
204. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans in place to support development along the M1 corridor and attract high-value jobs to mid-Louth and north Drogheda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45618/26]
Paula Butterly Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Education
508. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45731/26]
Paula Butterly Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Health
856. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1215 of 28 April 2026, if she will consider establishing a specific emergency medical card system, through a temporary six to 12 month emergency medical card, issued upon entry to a refuge for women and children who are forced to enter domestic violence refuges. [44996/26]
Paula Butterly Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Housing
233. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce a statutory instrument requiring developers to provide essential amenities and infrastructure before new housing developments are occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44868/26]
Paula Butterly Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Health
363. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to expedite access and reimbursement for givinostat for children living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy here (details supplied) [44870/26]
Paula Butterly Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Education
92. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department works with swimming and water safety organisations to provide water safety advice in schools; and if there are any plans to introduce such provision. [44364/26]
Paula Butterly Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
829. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to respond to correspondence regarding concerns raised by families in an area (details supplied) in relation to the lack of adequate school transport provision to a school; if she will request that Bus Éireann assess the feasibility of introducing a designated school transport route to serve these communities; and if she will make a statement on th…
Paula Butterly Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
936. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 590 of 26 May 2026, the specific additional measures she is considering to support principals of special schools in recognition of the unique complexity and demands of their roles; if she will outline any proposals to provide differentiated allowances, enhanced administrative supports, or reduced teaching commi…