Malcolm Byrne
Written
228. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will consider opening a permanent consulate in Montreal, Canada. [15109/26]
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Malcolm Byrne
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1,895
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
92,967
words spoken in the chamber
Across 348 contributions
416
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
356
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
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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 1,895 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 348 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 81 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 42 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 71 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 50 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 72 | 28 |
| June 2025 | 46 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 94 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 68 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 95 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 179 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 111 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 143 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 183 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 136 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 94 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 121 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 102 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 128 | 16 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 45 | 13 |
| October 2026 | 34 | 9 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 258 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 Wicklow-Wexford 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Malcolm Byrne
Written
229. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of cyberattacks on Irish embassies and consulates during 2025; the nature of these attacks. [15110/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
230. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's approach to the Board of Peace as established by US President Donald Trump. [15112/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
231. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14014/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
265. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the total number of buildings leased by her Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14016/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
284. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14029/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
331. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the supports that have been sought, or can be sought, by Wexford County Council to complete the Gorey to Courtown footpath in North Wexford. [14734/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
352. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to legislate or bring in regulations that would allow for the development of ride sharing services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15119/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
359. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of buildings leased by his/her Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14019/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
394. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if modelling has been carried out by his Department on the impact on tax revenues if significant contributors of corporation tax were no longer making such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15120/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
411. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
428. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which his Department has ensured that the increase of over 50% in civil service numbers in the period 2015 to 2024 has resulted in a concomitant increase in productivity and delivery of public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15121/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
437. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14018/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
444. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans for the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council; if it will be built into the governance structures of the National AI Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14318/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
445. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the monitoring practices carried out by Government on the potential and actual impact of artificial intelligence on employment in specific sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14319/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
456. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on Ireland's Spaces Strategy for Enterprise, including performance on goals set out in the 2019 to 2025 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15113/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
460. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of buildings leased by her Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14017/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
499. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the Energy and Condition Survey of the school estate will be completed; the actions that will result; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14317/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
598. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14015/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
619. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the restructuring of RTÉ agreed as part of the multi-annual funding package agreed with the organisation. [15114/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
620. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if any mapping exercise has been carried out regarding access to artistic and cultural activities and venues across the country has been carried out by his Department or on behalf of his Department or Departmental agencies; the measures in place to support access in under-represented or under supported areas; and if he will make a stat…
Malcolm Byrne
Written
621. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the planned redevelopment of the National Concert Hall. [15116/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
622. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the planned redevelopment of a theatre. [15117/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
623. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the planned redevelopment of the National Library. [15118/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
627. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14023/26]