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 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1847. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of an ambulance base in Killorglin, County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58801/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1901. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine concerns raised by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59146/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1917. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a timeline for the inclusion of SMA in the national newborn screening programme and implement the heelprick test (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59195/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1918. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine the urgent need for reform in prosthetic provision for children in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59197/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1919. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59198/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1921. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the opening of the new Killarney community nursing unit, and the transfer of patients from the old Killarney community hospital; if she will clarify her plans for the old community hospital when it becomes vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59205/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Health
1945. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); the measures taken to improve access to mental health supports for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59321/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Rural
2170. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on applications from Kerry County Council under the outlook recreation infrastructure scheme; if he fully supports these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58328/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Rural
2171. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on applications from Kerry County Council under the town and village regeneration scheme; if he fully supports these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58329/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Rural
2172. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on applications from Kerry County Council under the CLÁR programme; if he fully supports these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58330/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Rural
2173. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide additional funding for men's sheds in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58374/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Rural
2174. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide funding for women's sheds in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58375/25]
Michael Cahill Written 22 Oct 2025 · to Enterprise
47. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a detailed overview and breakdown of the €70 million announced in Budget 2026 to develop Irish tourism SMEs and attractions, and link overseas investment with new airline routes. [57536/25]
Michael Cahill Written 22 Oct 2025 · to Culture
76. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for a detailed up-to-date report in respect of a sports club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57602/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Foreign
105. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement and supports his Department provides for emigrants seeking to return to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57053/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Foreign
152. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the implementation of the Ireland and Germany joint plan of action for enhanced bilateral and EU Cooperation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57054/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Transport
267. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a progress report on the provision of traffic calming measures in the vicinity of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57088/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Transport
268. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a progress report on the provision of traffic calming measures in Glenbeigh village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57089/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Transport
269. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a progress report in regards to the provision of traffic calming measures in Sneem village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57090/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Transport
270. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide a progress report on the provision of traffic calming measures in Cahersiveen town, County Kerry, including new road and footpaths, car parking, etc.;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57091/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Finance
293. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to clarify an issue regarding the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56748/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Education
403. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to address issues raised in correspondence regarding the urgent needs of teachers, particularly in primary and special schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57016/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Housing
500. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a controlled derogation of planning permission law can be introduced during the term of this Government, to allow a much increased number of homes be built (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57359/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Housing
502. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently examine issues raised in regard to the first home scheme and the inaccessibility of the help-to-buy scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57390/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Justice
592. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to examine the case of a person (details supplied) needing special accommodations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56965/25]