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
Show as a table
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 23 Apr 2026 · to Health
546. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Kenmare Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29420/26]
Michael Cahill Written 23 Apr 2026 · to Health
547. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Cahersiveen Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29421/26]
Michael Cahill Written 23 Apr 2026 · to Health
548. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently recruit additional health care staff and open all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; when will all beds be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29422/26]
Michael Cahill Written 23 Apr 2026 · to Health
549. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the long overdue Primary Care Centre for Cahersiveen town and the Iveragh Peninsula; if the preferred site has been identified; when will works commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29423/26]
Michael Cahill Written 23 Apr 2026 · to Health
550. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health in her efforts to alleviate pressure on the accidend and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry and separate to the provision of the Minor Injuries Unit for Killarney town, if she will examine the possibility of additional Minor Injuries Units or at the very least a scaled down version, in all towns across the county, as this should be one of our goa…
Michael Cahill Written 22 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
61. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to approve and progress a proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/26]
Michael Cahill Written 22 Apr 2026 · to Education
91. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently review application for a tenth mainstream classroom (details supplied) given the additional high enrolments figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28807/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Health
174. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when additional inpatient beds will be provided in Kerry University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28348/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Health
195. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to increase the number of healthcare professionals in Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28347/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Finance
253. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently address the fuel crisis and rising fuel costs, which are causing fuel poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26894/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Finance
301. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently address inheritance tax brackets for childless couples, single people and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26895/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
471. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28431/26]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Apr 2026 · to Health
877. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she can urgently intervene in a case (details supplied) and, in light of the circumstances, allow for urgent dental treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28627/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
22. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public/civil servants currently employed in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
38. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to ensure that a greater number of public/civil servants can work outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27670/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Climate
126. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to help businesses reduce energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27679/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Climate
154. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on his engagement with stakeholders in relation to the current fuel and energy costs challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27680/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Finance
206. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently deal with the cost-of-living crisis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27803/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Education
214. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth when agreements will be reached with the survivors of abuse in industrial institutions (details supplied) be introduced. [27797/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Education
231. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently intervene, examine and address issues raised in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27812/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Health
294. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of the ophthalmology waiting lists for Kerry patients; the number on the waiting list; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of new referrals; the actions being taken to address these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27831/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Health
295. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of the colonoscopy waiting lists in University Hospital Kerry; the number on the waiting list; the length of time they have been waiting; the number of new referrals; the actions being taken to address these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27832/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Health
296. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown of the percentage of people who were readmitted to University Hospital Kerry within 30 days following medical treatment during the past five years; the way in which this compared to all other hospitals throughout the country; if a review or an analysis of these figures has been undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter.…
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Health
297. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to address overcrowding in the accident and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry and the trolley crisis; if the provision of a significant increase in the number of beds available will be expedited in order to address this longstanding issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27834/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Apr 2026 · to Health
298. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will address the overcrowding in the accident and emergency department, and the trolley crisis, at University Hospital Kerry as a matter of priority by expediting the development of the new 108-bed block on the hospital campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27841/26]