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 Health
2255. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the actions she will take to ensure continued access to child adolescent counsellor hours for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45348/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2256. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will examine matters raised by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45349/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2284. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for a child to access psychology services via primary care in County Kerry. [45449/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2285. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the transport requirements of a person (details supplied) and allow funding for transport in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45466/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2314. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to address the lack of dental practices in Kerry accepting new patients under the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45578/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2417. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine concerns raised in correspondence regarding a recent publication (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45888/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Health
2437. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care centre in Cahersiveen, County Kerry for the residents of Cahersiveen, Iveragh and south Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46122/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
2697. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a list of all unused properties, lands and buildings, under the ownership or control of his 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 h…
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Rural
2751. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to support an application in respect of a community organisation in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44971/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Rural
2753. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide a list of all unused properties, lands and buildings, under the ownership or control of his 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 lo…
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Rural
2755. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to consider amending the rules in regard to the local improvement scheme by allowing pothole repairs to be carried out to assist in prolonging the lifespan of these roads and make inroads into the local improvement scheme priority lists in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45418/25]
Michael Cahill Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Rural
2769. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will assist a soccer club in county Kerry (details supplied) with a Clár application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46775/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Foreign
40. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify the Government’s position in respect of issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40790/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Foreign
45. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40987/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Foreign
106. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will do everything humanly possible to bring an end to the starvation of the civilian population in Gaza (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43294/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Climate
164. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that the new construction at Killarney Innovation Centre will employ green technologies, including energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials, the way in which the Government plans to support similar eco-friendly building practices in innovation centres across Ireland as part of its national sustainability goals. [4091…
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Climate
165. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the incentives or support schemes that exist for the installation of renewable energy solutions for example, solar panels and energy-efficient designs in innovation hubs such as the Killarney Innovation Centre; and the way in which other regional hubs benefit from these initiatives. [40911/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Climate
173. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will introduce a community energy advice service, as energy poverty is a complex issue and people need expert advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41222/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Transport
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport whether he will fund additional community transport solutions in Kerry to allow autistic children greater access to community-based activities and integration opportunities, particularly in rural areas where public transport is limited. [41387/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Transport
423. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide the necessary funding to address damage to a large number of bridges across County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41665/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Transport
433. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the Tralee to Listowel Greenway in north Kerry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41847/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Finance
615. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to consider a proposal (details supplied) and allow for a draught excise rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Finance
637. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to strongly support the pre-Budget submission by a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41257/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Finance
660. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance the measures being put in place to address the cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/25]
Michael Cahill Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Finance
677. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to examine the case of persons (details supplied); to provide some clarity on the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42314/25]