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
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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 21 Oct 2025 · to Justice
617. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expedite the processing of a family spouse unification visa application in respect of (details supplied), this application has been unduly prolonged and it is putting a huge strain on this married couple, distance apart, etc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57364/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Children
674. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review the case of a child (details supplied) and allow for the necessary care and interventions to be put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56534/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Children
713. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to give a detailed progress report in regard to the urgent provision of respite and additional disability services adjacent to a school (details supplied); if she will outline the progress the working group has made in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57092/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Health
810. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to assist a family in County Kerry who is finding it extremely difficult to access assistance for their child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56971/25]
Michael Cahill Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Rural
928. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to urgently address and allow for the necessary funding for remedial works at the Boardwalk in Glanteenassie Forest, known as the Lough Caum Boardwalk Loop, as sections are in very bad repair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57245/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Oct 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
51. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made in the setting up of a hospitality education college at a site (details supplied) at Upper Park Road, Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55956/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Oct 2025 · to Transport
187. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently provide funding to upgrade one of Ireland’s premier tourist routes, the Tralee to Dingle road in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56304/25]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Oct 2025 · to Education
233. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently review and allow an appeal by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56237/25]
Michael Cahill Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Housing
202. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans for the National Housing Agency to purchase a housing estate (details supplied) where all the tenants have received eviction notices to leave between February and June of next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55743/25]
Michael Cahill Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Children
278. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures that have been taken to address the huge shortage of childcare places in Milltown, mid and south Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55965/25]
Michael Cahill Written 15 Oct 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
361. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress that has been made in the setting up of a hospitality education college at the former site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55948/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Finance
340. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to ensure that the help-to-buy ceiling reflects regional realities, and second-hand homes are included in line with the Programme for Government commitment (details supplied); if first-time buyers in County Kerry will not be left without access to any of the supports that are supposed to help people onto the housing ladder; and if he will make a statement on t…
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Finance
365. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance the number of people who purchased a house under the help-to-buy scheme for 2023, 2024 and 2025 in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55295/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
421. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the NCSE engaged in meaningful consultation with schools, SNAs, and parents before finalising the 2025-2026 SNA review process guidelines; if so, to provide details of that consultation; and if not, the reasons key stakeholders were excluded. [54716/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
422. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider extending or reopening the application window for school-led SNA reviews beyond the current period 15 September to 24 October; and if flexibility will be introduced to accommodate mid-year applications in cases of new or emerging needs. [54717/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
423. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify the definitions used in the NCSE's 2025-2026 guidelines for 'complex care needs' and 'level 3 care needs'; and if she will commit to co-developing the criteria with practitioners and parents to ensure fair and inclusive application. [54718/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
424. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the 2025-2026 SNA guidelines appear to exclude or deprioritise behavioural care needs; and if she will direct the NCSE to explicitly recognise behavioural and emotional needs as part of complex care needs requiring SNA support. [54719/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
425. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns that the unification of SNA allocations across mainstream and special classes may result in a net reduction in support for students in autism classes; and if she will ensure that these allocations reflect the higher and distinct needs in those settings. [54720/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
426. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has considered the potential for internal conflict within schools arising from the redeployment of SNAs between autism classes and mainstream settings; and the safeguards in place to prevent the erosion of specialist supports. [54723/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
427. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if schools and staff have been given adequate time and training to implement the 'Relate' document, which is now a required component of the SNA review process; and if she will delay enforcement of the requirements until proper capacity building has occurred. [54724/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
428. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the training or guidance which has been issued to schools and SNAs to assist them in navigating the new SNA review process; and if additional supports or professional development resources will be made available. [54725/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
429. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the appeals process for SNA review decisions under the 2025-2026 guidelines; and to confirm that the process will be transparent, timely, and accessible to schools and families. [54726/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
430. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is monitoring the impact of the revised SNA review process on school staffing levels, student wellbeing, and inclusion outcomes; and if she will publish impact assessment reports. [54727/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
431. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to respond to concerns from the education sector that the new SNA guidelines appear focused more on rationing or gatekeeping resources than supporting students; and the steps she is taking to protect children's access to essential SNA supports. [54728/25]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Education
522. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will support the local version of the National Youth Council of Ireland's All Ages for Youth Work campaign by providing increased funding to County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55421/25]