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 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
929. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person in Kerry can be examined (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71542/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
1082. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to support an organisation (details supplied) in their ongoing campaign to ensure that spinal muscular atrophy is implemented without delay in the newborn screening programme. [72285/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
1097. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when a person in long-term care will receive an appointment for dental treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72324/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
1103. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the named consultants on University Hospital Kerry’s website are those who are actually employed in UHK currently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72355/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Rural
1189. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his plans to introduce AI technologies in rural areas; and the way this will be done (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72347/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Rural
1190. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht there are any opportunities for AI training and the creation of AI-related jobs in rural areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72348/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Rural
1191. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to consider using GAA club facilities in rural areas for additional social enterprises and tourism projects to strengthen local rural communities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72352/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Public Expenditure
20. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the initiatives being taken to tackle coastal erosion and flooding in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70371/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Public Expenditure
74. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70370/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Climate
278. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to examine a submission in respect of the wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71047/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Transport
316. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to immediately address the extremely dangerous lags on the R-559 Cill Fhiontain, the Long Road, Slea Head Drive, Dingle, County Kerry and resurface this strategic road in west Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70895/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Agriculture
515. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that Ireland's fish quotas are fairly reallocated for 2026 at the December Fisheries Council meeting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71161/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
579. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the provision of the Killarney minor injuries clinic; when works will commence on the unit; when will it be open to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71109/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
580. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will take into consideration remoteness of where people are living and the distance from University Hospital Kerry by expediting the provision of a primary care centre for the residents of Cahersiveen town and the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry; when works will commence on the unit; when will it be open to the public; and if she will make a statement on…
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
581. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will take into consideration the population of Killarney town (details supplied) by expediting the provision of a primary care centre in Killarney; when works will commence on the unit; when will it be open to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71111/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
582. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans for the surplus to requirements, old St. Finan's Hospital and lands in Killarney; when these assets will be disposed of; if all proceeds will be reinvested in the health service in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71112/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
583. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of all beds in Dingle Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71113/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
584. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans for the old Dingle Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71114/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
585. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to address overcrowding in the accident and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry; if the provision of a significant increase in the number of beds available in UHK will be expedited in order to address this longstanding issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71115/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
589. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to improve health care of all patients in County Kerry by ensuring University Hospital Kerry is fully operational all year round, including Saturdays, Sundays and on Bank Holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71162/25]
Michael Cahill Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
592. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a plastic surgery outpatient appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71191/25]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Enterprise
176. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 21 February 2024, if he will review the eligibility for the insolvency payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70635/25]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Health
356. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of dental treatments provided through PRSI stamps and the medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70735/25]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Finance
32. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people who have been supported under help-to-buy scheme since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64108/25]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Finance
37. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will report on the review of the rent tax credit recently published by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64107/25]