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 26 Feb 2026 · to Health
477. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give a detailed progress report with regard to the provision of a new permanent oncology and haematology unit at University Hospital Kerry, and if she will prioritise this new oncology unit for Kerry patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15668/26]
Michael Cahill Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Health
516. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health in addition to staff being transferred from Killarney District Hospital, how many new jobs will be created in the new Killarney Community Hospital, when will they be advertised; and will the Minister give a breakdown of how many under each category will be advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15829/26]
Michael Cahill Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Climate
11. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will support an application under the climate action scheme by a club in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15515/26]
Michael Cahill Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Transport
58. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to expedite the processing of requests for additional/increased bus stops (collect/drop off customers) on selected routes, currently taking 8 to 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15322/26]
Michael Cahill Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Finance
83. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will request the Tax Strategy Group to examine the possibility of reducing taxation on rental incomes, as an incentive for property owners (1 to 3) to stay in the business, and for new landlords to invest in properties both for long-term and short-term lets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15327/26]
Michael Cahill Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Health
255. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when a modern IT system with all patient records will be made available across the entire Health Service, representing a major improvement for patients and all medical personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15389/26]
Michael Cahill Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Health
274. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the position of BUMBLEance and the National Ambulance Service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15453/26]
Michael Cahill Oral 24 Feb 2026 · to Taoiseach
8. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [69863/25]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
495. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will report on the possibility of conducting an urgent reassessment of the needs of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14286/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
496. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to include a school (details supplied) in the Development plan; the deadline to make a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14287/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
497. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on whether it is acceptable that support for children with disabilities is provided in corridors or outside a school (details supplied); the temporary solutions that can be provided to the school until funding is approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14288/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
719. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently examine a carer’s review for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14804/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
819. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update regarding the opening of the Long Bank Mussel Seed Bed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14297/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Health
1109. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine and allow for a continuous glucose monitors on the long term illness scheme for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15157/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
63. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs the IDA supported in Kerry last year; the plans for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13374/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
82. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans for short-term lets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13373/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Children
164. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the efforts her Department is making to address the shortage of respite places for children with disabilities in Kerry. [13301/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Transport
242. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to make emergency funding available to Kerry County Council to address a wall and public road that has been undermined by the Behy River at Curra, Glenbeigh (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13806/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Transport
243. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to make emergency funding available to Kerry County Council to address bridges that have been undermined/damaged, which have been reported several times during the past number of years, that require emergency works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13807/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Transport
244. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to make emergency funding available to Kerry County Council to address a bridge (details supplied) that requires emergency works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13808/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Transport
245. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport his views on proposals to reform the rail industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Transport
246. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the reason the rolling out of the bus stop installations programme the responsibility of the National Transport Authority across County Kerry is experiencing such huge delays; when towns and villages in Kerry will see these bus stops in place; if he will provide a specific timeframe for each town, village and location; and if he will make a statement on the …
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Transport
256. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport further to previous requests, to ask a company (details supplied) to update data in regard to directing unsuitable traffic onto minor roads hence, causing major disruption, danger, panic and delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13987/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Finance
262. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being taken to address inheritance tax discrimination (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13843/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Finance
263. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to reduce taxation on rental income as such a measure will encourage members of the public to invest in or construct rental properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13844/26]