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Sorca Clarke

Sinn Féin Longford-Westmeath TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

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1,743
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
42,297
words spoken in the chamber
Across 205 contributions. Plus 82 contributions from the chair, not counted
380
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
256
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 1,743 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 205 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 99 0
February 2025 56 12
March 2025 46 1
April 2025 48 4
May 2025 49 4
June 2025 70 70
July 2025 176 19
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 130 3
October 2025 62 7
November 2025 94 1
December 2025 136 0
January 2026 92 4
February 2026 85 7
March 2026 92 9
April 2026 98 16
May 2026 54 6
June 2026 197 16
July 2026 57 8
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 50 5
October 2026 52 13

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 75 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 Longford-Westmeath 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Sorca Clarke Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Health
977. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the details of all surgeries that were cancelled or rescheduled on an annual basis in MRH, Tullamore in each of the years 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45608/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Health
998. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of bone marrow samples sent to Germany for specialist testing in the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, by referring hospital; the median turnaround time for results to be returned and the annual expenditure on same for those same years, in tabular form. [45776/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Transport
160. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering the introduction of a mandatory helmet requirement for users of electric scooters; whether any assessment has been carried out regarding the potential road safety benefits of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44733/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Justice
248. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fixed charge notices, prosecutions and other enforcement actions relating to breaches of the statutory speed limit for electric scooters that have been issued; the mechanisms currently available to An Garda Síochána to detect and enforce speed limit breaches by electric scooter users; and if he will make a statement on t…
Sorca Clarke Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Children
275. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Longford-Westmeath who are currently without an available childcare place; the number of children on waiting lists for crèche, preschool and early years services in each county; the number of childcare places currently available; the number of additional places projected to be delivered over the next five years…
Sorca Clarke Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Climate
19. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the community benefit fund or direct financial benefit that will be made available to residents living in proximity to the proposed Longford wind turbine. [44607/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
70. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the commencement date for construction works for the Rochfortbridge data centre; the expected phasing of the project; and the projected timeline for completion of each phase and full operation of the development. [44519/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Health
211. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that some GP practices are charging medical card holders between €20-40 for ear wax removal; whether this procedure is covered under the GMS scheme; the circumstances in which a charge may be applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44208/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Taoiseach
194. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach the current vacancy and unemployment rates in the Longford–Westmeath constituency; and the sectors experiencing the most acute labour shortages locally. [42307/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Foreign
205. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of occasions in 2025 and to date in 2026 where the Irish Consul General based in Barcelona has met formally with the Mayor of Barcelona, in tabular form. [41793/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Foreign
206. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE local employed staff by job title currently working at the Irish Embassies based in Bangkok and Lisbon, in tabular form. [41794/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Foreign
207. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE housekeeper posts filled at Irish Embassies based in Warsaw and Toronto, in tabular form. [41795/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Foreign
222. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications from residents of Longford and Westmeath currently awaiting processing beyond standard turnaround times; and the reasons for delays. [42310/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Foreign
223. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether consideration is being given to expanding outreach services for passport or consular assistance in rural areas for elderly or vulnerable residents without reliable internet access. [42312/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Defence
350. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of riding instructor posts filled within Defence Forces equitation school; and the normally filled ranks of Defence Forces personnel for these posts. [41804/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Defence
355. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether any additional investment is planned for infrastructure upgrades at Columb Barracks, Mullingar, including accommodation, training facilities, and energy efficiency measures. [42296/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
392. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to improve rail frequency and reliability on routes serving Longford, Mullingar and Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41500/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
393. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital funding allocated to transport infrastructure projects in County Westmeath and County Longford under the current National Development Plan. [41501/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
394. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to upgrading the N4 and N55 road corridors to support regional economic growth and improve road safety in the Midlands. [41502/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
395. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided for rural bus services and Local Link routes serving communities in Westmeath and Longford. [41504/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
396. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of transport-related projects in Westmeath and Longford currently awaiting approval or funding allocation. [41505/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
397. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has conducted an assessment of the economic benefits of enhanced rail connectivity between Dublin and the Midlands region. [41506/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
398. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on active travel and greenway projects in counties Westmeath and Longford. [41508/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
400. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delay citizens returning from Australia are facing in exchanging their driving licences; the impact this is having on their ability to secure employment; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41741/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
401. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE Garda Vetting Officer and Child Safeguarding Officer posts filled within Iarnród Éireann as of 26 May 2026, in tabular form. [41797/26]