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Sorca Clarke

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

Official Oireachtas profile

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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 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
189. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dentists, dental nurses and hygienists employed in the public dental service in each of the past five years; the number of sanctioned but unfilled posts; and the steps being taken to address recruitment and retention issues. [2804/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
190. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the proportion of children receiving school based dental screening at ages 6,12 and 15 in each RHA in the past five years; the number of schools not reached. [2805/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
191. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders refused dental treatment in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2806/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Health
192. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the availability of emergency and out of hours public dental services by RHA; the number of patients that presented to EDs with dental pain or infection in the past five years; and the cost to the health system of treating preventable dental conditions in hospitals. [2807/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Foreign
234. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether standards or service-level targets exist for her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to …
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Climate
326. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being …
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Climate
395. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated cost of Ireland's participation in COP30, including travel and accommodation for the delegation. [2157/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Defence
412. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence whether standards or service-level targets exist for her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensure more consis…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Transport
528. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensure more cons…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Transport
698. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the Road Safety Authority resumes the publication of anonymised, collision location data for public, research and local-authority use, including for high risk corridors such as the Longford/Westmeath section of the N4; and if he will confirm that this will be done in line with Data Protection Commissioner guidance that proportionate publ…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Finance
827. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensur…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
896. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if standards or service-level targets exist for his Department, or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from el…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
966. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being …
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Education
1046. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether standards or service-level targets exist for her Department or bodies under the aegis of her Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensur…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Culture
1302. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being …
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1365. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide additional information and clarity on eligibility regarding the local authority engineers, who are qualified and experienced, that are being deemed ineligible for progression under revised eligibility criteria, despite having previously been assessed, appointed, and in many cases promoted based on those same qualificati…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1371. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of ongoing difficulties experienced by elected members of local authorities, including Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District of Westmeath County Council, in receiving timely responses from his Department to formal representations; if he has issued any guidance or protocols regarding engagement with local authorities…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1372. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to improve inter-departmental responsiveness to correspondence from local authorities and their elected members, particularly where issues relating to childcare provision, transport, healthcare and integration are concerned. [74252/25]
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1373. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the adequacy of current engagement between Government departments and local authorities and their elected members; whether his Department has received representations from local authorities regarding non-responses from other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74253/25]
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1374. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures b…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1488. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people on housing waiting lists in 2025 in each county, in tabular form. [2199/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Housing
1489. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social, affordable and cost-rental homes completed in 2025, broken down by local authority; how these figures compare with annual targets set out in Government housing plans; the number of projects delayed or that have not commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2200/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Social
1526. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensure …
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Justice
1635. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures bein…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Justice
1647. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in terms of the amended requirements for those applying for Irish citizenship, if an application received on the 8 of December from a person previously granted international protection is subject to the new five year residency requirements. [74358/25]