Michael Cahill
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Fianna Fáil · Kerry · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 382 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 162 debate contributions
- 3,047 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Kerry 2024-11-29 to present
- party Fianna Fáil 2024-11-29 to present
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2026-05-28 · to Public Expenditure
73. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to allocate funding to tackle costal erosion and flooding in Rossbeigh and Cromane Lower, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40340/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Transport
234. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a case in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41217/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Transport
235. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a case in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41218/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Education
363. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to significantly increase funding for building works and modernisation works to national primary and secondary schools across County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41290/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Housing
402. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure that planning permission restrictions are eased to the extent to allow for an increased number of homes to be built for young families (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41318/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Housing
404. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on any proposed changes to the policy or guidance governing Transport Infrastructure Ireland objections to one-off housing developments with access onto national roads; if a review has taken place following issues raised in Dáil Éireann in January 2026 regarding restrictions affecting rural families and young farmers seeking planning permission on lands adjoining national roads; whether revised guidance is being considered to allow for greater flexibility where existing family entrances already exist onto a national route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41320/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Housing
405. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of concerns among young farmers and rural families that current policies applied by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) may prevent them from obtaining planning permission for homes on family lands adjoining national roads, including along the N70 Ring of Kerry; whether discussions have taken place between his Department and TII regarding a more balanced approach to rural housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41321/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Housing
406. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current criteria used by Transport Infrastructure Ireland when assessing planning applications for houses with access onto national roads; whether exemptions or special consideration apply in cases where there are existing entrances serving family homes or farm holdings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41322/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Social
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a pension/payment was stopped or reduced in the case of a person (details supplied); if his Department will urgently review the case given that the individual is now left without income; if interim support can be provided pending review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40886/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Social
416. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently provide a fuel allowance payment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40931/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Agriculture
472. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a submission, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41114/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Children
503. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the new residential respite services being provided in County Kerry, in relation to children and adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41293/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Health
607. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in an urgent case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41116/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Health
719. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a case in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41288/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Health
720. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the huge pressures on staff and patients in Cork University Hospital and the chaos in the accident and emergency department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41292/26]
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2026-05-28 · to Health
721. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the new residential respite services being provided in County Kerry, in relation to children and adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41294/26]
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2026-05-27 · to Foreign
5. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40433/26]
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2026-05-27 · to Education
97. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently increase capitation funding for primary schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40655/26]
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2026-05-27 · to Education
98. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a child in County Kerry (details supplied) will receive an educational placement along with the level of consistent therapeutic and medical support that is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40670/26]
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2026-05-27 · to Justice
154. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40628/26]
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2026-05-27 · to Children
184. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a child in County Kerry (details supplied) will receive an educational placement along with the level of consistent therapeutic and medical support that is urgently needed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40651/26]
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2026-05-27 · to Health
289. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40674/26]
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2026-05-26 · to Finance
210. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to reduce inheritance tax that is charged at a flat rate of 33% on the value of assets exceeding specific, relationship-based tax-free thresholds, and to significantly increase these thresholds of €400,000 in the case of a son or daughter and €40,000 in the case of a niece or nephew; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39404/26]
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2026-05-26 · to Finance
211. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if it is legal for Revenue Commissioners to request households to pay local property tax on modular homes constructed in back gardens that are on the same folio as the main dwelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39403/26]
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2026-05-26 · to Foreign
244. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine and expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39116/26]