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 8 Sep 2025 · to Children
1932. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which access and inclusion model supports are being evaluated for effectiveness when preschools expel children with ASD despite support being in place. [45458/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2061. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will investigate a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44519/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2068. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in a case in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44579/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2096. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the lack of out-of-hours mental health services on the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry, where there is an urgent need to support individuals who are in mental health crisis outside of regular working hours, to avoid tragedy; if this service will be expanded to support those in crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44666/2…
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2109. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite the allocation of home help support for a person (details supplied) who is currently awaiting assistance; if she will ensure that home help is put in place for three days-a-week upon their return home given the urgency of their situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44740/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2140. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the status of an application for grant aid for the supply of a back up generator in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44839/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2152. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to consider developing a Lyme disease specific department in University Hospital Kerry, for the detection, treatment and research of the condition (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44885/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2153. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting psychological treatment in County Kerry, in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44893/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2154. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting psychological treatment in each county in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44895/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2155. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans being put in place to address the large waiting lists for children that are awaiting psychological treatment in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44897/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2156. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed progress report in regard to the provision of the overdue ambulance base in Killorglin, County Kerry to serve the Killorglin and greater mid-Kerry region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44904/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2157. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for a detailed progress report in regard to the provision of the overdue primary care centre in Cahersiveen, County Kerry to serve the Cahersiveen and greater Iveragh/south Kerry region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44905/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2158. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will carry out as a matter of priority, a pilot study/research on all aspects of the health service in the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry; the reasons it is proving difficult to get staff; the reasons that all areas throughout the region are struggling with services, including mental health, day care, primary care, home care, keeping beds in St. Anne…
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2159. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will carry out as a matter of priority, a pilot study/research on all aspects of the health service in the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry; the reasons it is proving difficult to get staff; the reasons that all areas throughout the region are struggling with services, including mental health, day care, primary care, home care, keeping beds in West Kerr…
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2160. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the overdue primary care centre in Killarney, County Kerry will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44908/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2161. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the new community hospital in Killarney, County Kerry will be completed; when patients from St. Columbanus Home will be transferred there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44909/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2162. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the overdue minor injuries unit in Killarney, County Kerry will open (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44910/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2163. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans being put in place for all the existing vacant buildings and lands in Killarney, County Kerry and other properties that are coming on stream; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44911/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2165. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if favourable consideration will be given to allocating a vacant properties to a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44925/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2209. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently provide home help for a person (details supplied) given the exceptional circumstances of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45096/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2211. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health her plans to clear the waiting list for children in life changing pain from scoliosis (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45119/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2220. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all unused properties, lands and buildings, under the ownership or control of her Department within County Kerry; the length of time they have been idle; the plans in place, if any, for future use; if these unused properties, lands and buildings can be used for affordable and social housing and low cost sites; and if she will make a statem…
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2221. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if an urgent matter in relation to staff shortages (details supplied) in County Kerry will be investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45190/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2243. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied) given the urgency of the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45270/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2244. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to confirm when the long overdue new community nursing unit in Killarney, County Kerry will open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45277/25]