Michael Cahill
Written
114. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to issue a detailed progress report in respect of an urgent matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67649/25]
TDs / Michael Cahill
Michael Cahill
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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
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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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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| 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
- constituency Kerry 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Michael Cahill
Written
141. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the Killarney Bypass project due to the fact the town is choked with traffic on a daily basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67968/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
301. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to review a matter (details supplied); to ensure a fair operating platform for all business in Kerry; and that they would not be at a disadvantage due to a lack of high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67377/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
434. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason siblings under the age of 18 are not allowed visit a sibling in a prison (details supplied); if this is the case in all prisons; if so, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67945/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
454. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress which has been made regarding securing a market for sheep wool; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67453/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
521. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a medical card can be urgently provided to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67327/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
631. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the estimated waiting times for required appropriate plastic surgery, surgical intervention, for patients in University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67983/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
21. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has had any discussions with her Ukrainian counterpart; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66280/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
139. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the herd incidence of bovine TB in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66458/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
173. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports his Department has in place for farmers impacted by coastal erosion and coastal flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66459/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
278. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans which are in place to protect 25 jobs in County Kerry, given the recent announcement that a company (details supplied) is under threat and could be wound up; if all routes to find replacement owners or investors have been investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66967/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
312. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a detail progress report in respect of an extension that has been granted to a school in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67029/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
313. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently review pay and conditions in respect of SNAs and take into consideration the type of work they carry out on a daily basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67030/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
331. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to progress the long-awaited school extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67180/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
333. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently address the longstanding issue of pension entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers who have shown extraordinary patience and deserve a just and long-overdue resolution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67195/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
391. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters will be clarified in respect of auto enrolment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67028/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
407. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to introduce an emergency winter payment to offset the extra cost of disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67175/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
408. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to introduce a cost of disability payment without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67176/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to deliver fair and adequate supports that reflect the real costs people with disabilities face; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67177/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
410. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the way in which Budget 2026 will impact disabled households over the winter months, when fuel and living costs peak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67179/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
411. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on concerns in respect of persons with disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67181/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
412. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently review the implications of Budget 2026 in respect of persons with disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67182/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
460. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to request an emergency meeting with his EU counterparts to address the cuts to Ireland's fishing quotas, especially the proposed cut of 70% to Ireland's mackerel quota in 2026, following on from previous cuts of 26% in 2024 as a result of Brexit, 22% in 2025; his views on whether these cuts will have a devastating impact on the Irish …
Michael Cahill
Written
509. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66876/25]
Michael Cahill
Written
565. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason for the significant delays in opening the new Killarney Community Hospital; when exactly this new community hospital will be opened for the people of Killarney, east, west, north and south Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67061/25]