Malcolm Byrne
Written
275. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the supports his Department makes available for summer festivals around the country. [7085/26]
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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 |
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| 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
277. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on plans to allow for State support to amateur drama and musicals;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7288/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
278. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures that are in place to support the protection of the seal population around the coast; the supports that are provided by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7289/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
343. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which his Department ensures that there is consistency in decision making in applications for asylum in Ireland. [7163/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
344. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the training and education which is provided to those engaged in decisions on international protection and asylum seeking regarding the countries of origin of those seeking protection. [7164/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
345. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used to determine whether or not a country is safe for the purposes of decisions on international protection and asylum. [7165/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
369. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the UK-Australia post-Brexit trade deal on Irish agricultural exports to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7083/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
455. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons in County Wexford awaiting a home help package, by area and by length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7286/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
456. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of older persons in County Wicklow awaiting a home help package, by area and by length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7287/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Oral
10. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the G20 in South Africa. [5810/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Oral
13. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the EU-African Union summit. [68211/25]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
223. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on the work of the offshore energy clearinghouse. [6159/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
229. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the nature of EU sanctions that apply to those engaged in or contributing to Russian state sponsored media, including a network (details supplied); if such sanctions apply to any Irish citizen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5617/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
259. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his strategy for repowering existing windfarms when existing turbines reach end of life. [6156/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
260. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the work of the Accelerating Renewable Electricity Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6157/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
261. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the current DMAP process; the timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6158/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
262. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the role he envisions for the community of Arklow, County Wicklow in the development of the offshore renewable sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6161/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
263. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the State supports which are available to companies, universities and postgraduate students to carry out of research in the field of renewable energy. [6162/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
264. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his strategy to ensure that career opportunities in the renewable energy sector are promoted to second level students. [6163/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
272. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the development of facilities for the offshore renewable sector at Irish ports. [6160/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
437. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on planned schemes to support the development of flour manufacturing in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6474/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
516. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the planned extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wexford. [6003/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
517. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the planned extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wexford [6004/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
518. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the planned extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [6005/26]
Malcolm Byrne
Written
519. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the planned extension to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow. [6006/26]