TDs / Michael Cahill

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Michael Cahill

Fianna Fáil Kerry TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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3,207
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
41,594
words spoken in the chamber
Across 178 contributions
414
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
392
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 3,207 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 178 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
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MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 52 0
February 2025 162 17
March 2025 132 6
April 2025 230 4
May 2025 121 14
June 2025 153 10
July 2025 220 14
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 216 8
October 2025 84 4
November 2025 230 8
December 2025 140 19
January 2026 189 14
February 2026 136 18
March 2026 159 6
April 2026 248 4
May 2026 201 7
June 2026 245 7
July 2026 129 2
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 115 11
October 2026 45 5

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 128 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 Kerry 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
956. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of primary and post-primary students outside the Gaeltacht who currently have access to Irish-medium education in their local area; the number of areas currently without access to a Gaelscoil or Gaelcholáiste; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43909/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
957. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has assessed the long-term demand for Irish-medium education nationally; whether there are plans to establish additional Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí in areas of identified demand; and if she will provide details of any such plans. [43910/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
958. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has examined international best practice, including the expansion of Welsh-medium education in Wales, in developing policies relating to Irish-medium education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43911/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
959. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has considered the proposals contained in the draft education (amendment) bill prepared by an organisation (details supplied); whether her Department has engaged with the organisation regarding the proposed legislation; and her position on measures aimed at sustainably increasing the provision and capacity of Irish-medium education. [43912/2…
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
960. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael Cahill den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an bhfuil sí ar an eolas faoi thaighde a rinne Amárach, Ireland Thinks agus Kantar, ar taighde é a léiríonn go gcuirfeadh thart ar 49% de thuismitheoirí a bpáistí chuig Gaelscoil dá mbeadh ceann ar fáil go háitiúil; agus cad iad na bearta atá á nglacadh chun rochtain ar oideachas lán-Ghaeilge a leathnú ar fud na tíre. [43913/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
961. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael Cahill den Aire Oideachais agus Óige cén céatadán de dhaltaí bunscoile agus iar-bhunscoile lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht atá in ann teacht ar oideachas lán-Ghaeilge go háitiúil faoi láthair; cé mhéad limistéar nach bhfuil rochtain acu ar Ghaelscoil ná ar Ghaelcholáiste [43914/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
962. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael Cahill den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an ndearna a Roinn measúnú ar an éileamh fadtéarmach ar oideachas lán-Ghaeilge ar bhonn náisiúnta; an bhfuil pleananna ann Gaelscoileanna agus Gaelcholáistí breise a bhunú i limistéir ina bhfuil éileamh léirithe; agus an dtabharfaidh sí sonraí faoi na pleananna sin. [43915/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
963. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael Cahill den Aire Oideachais agus Óige ar scrúdaigh a Roinn dea-chleachtas idirnáisiúnta, lena n-áirítear fás an oideachais trí Bhreatnais sa Bhreatain Bheag, agus beartais maidir le hoideachas lán-Ghaeilge á bhforbairt [43916/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Education
964. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Michael Cahill den Aire Oideachais agus Óige ar bhreithnigh sí na moltaí atá sa Bhille Oideachais (Leasú) atá dréachtaithe ag IMEASC; an ndeachaigh a Roinn i dteagmháil le IMEASC maidir leis an reachtaíocht atá beartaithe; agus cén seasamh atá aici maidir le bearta chun soláthar agus cumas an oideachais lán-Ghaeilge a mhéadú ar bhealach inbhuanaithe? [43917/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1194. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of an appeal for domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied); if the appeal can be expedited given the circumstances; if his Department will provide an update on the expected timeline for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42392/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1266. 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); whether the Department will urgently review the case given that the individual is now left without income; whether any interim support can be provided pending review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43522/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1267. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently examine a domiciliary care allowance case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43538/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1308. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to investigate an issue (details supplied) regarding a visa appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41720/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1388. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42898/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1405. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the measures he is taking to address migration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43145/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1425. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to assist in a family reunification application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43549/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1426. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will examine the case of persons (details supplied) who have been residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive since 2022 but have experienced significant delays in receiving updated temporary protection certificates and Irish residence permit cards despite completing all required renewal and update processes.…
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1427. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to urgently examine a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43565/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1444. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify a matter in regard to the temporary protection transition scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43875/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Agriculture
1471. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to urgently review a late registration decision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41721/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Agriculture
1503. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received for the fishing and aquaculture registered vessel fuel support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42867/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1536. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently increase funding and supports in childcare services, including staffing throughout the country and particularly in County Kerry where families are affected by the cancellation of summer childcare provision (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41492/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1568. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a progress report on the provision of childcare facilities at the former convent in Listowel, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42133/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
1823. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a mammogram in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41690/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
1846. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently meet with a professional oversight body (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41724/26]