Sorca Clarke
Written
25. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the preparations to date his Department has undertaken for a united Ireland, or a united Ireland referendum. [46524/24]
TDs / Sorca Clarke
Sorca Clarke
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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
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What they ask about
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Who they ask
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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
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| 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
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Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Longford-Westmeath 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Sorca Clarke
Written
26. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the prospect of a united Ireland; and how he sees it evolving in the next five to ten years. [46525/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
166. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated WTE cost to recruit two additional ship surveyors for his Department's allocation in 2023. [46374/24]
Sorca Clarke
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392. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will commit to a one metre reduction in the water levels of Lough Allen, Lough Ree and Lough Derg. [1429/25]
Sorca Clarke
Written
393. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will commit to the removal of the ten pinch points on the river Shannon between Athlone and Meelick. [1430/25]
Sorca Clarke
Written
429. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a small business (details supplied) that was unaware of the first two small grants that were available to it, cannot avail of the small business grant now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1058/25]
Sorca Clarke
Written
483. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works will be completed at a school (details supplied). [46364/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
484. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of students that applied for a school transport ticket for the 2024-2025 school term in County Kerry, broken down into standard, concessionary and unsuccessful applications, in tabular form. [46365/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
485. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to construction phase of works; and the expected timeframe for these works to be completed. [46366/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
486. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she has considered aligning school bus escorts' holiday pay rights with those of teachers and special needs assistants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46380/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
487. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that all school secretaries and caretakers have access to the pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46422/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
493. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if the estimated cost of the award of incremental credit to teachers returning to Ireland with this service each year at €1.3 million, incudes salary adjustment for teachers who have already returned from teaching abroad. [46430/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
501. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the ASD unit at a school (details supplied); and to outline the next steps. [46449/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
504. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to address gender-based violence and harassment in educational institutions such as schools. [46494/24]
Sorca Clarke
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505. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will publish sTen outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students. [46507/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
506. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will allow deaf students to undertake the Leaving Certificate examination in Irish Sign Language. [46508/24]
Sorca Clarke
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507. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the cost of transporting pupils with special needs to schools in taxis in Longford in 2023 and 2024. [46509/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
508. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the cost of transporting pupils with special needs to schools in taxis in Westmeath in 2023 and 2024. [46510/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
509. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education to provide a list of schools in Longford and Westmeath that are on the waiting list for an ASD unit; and the length of these waiting lists. [46511/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
510. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to accelerate the planning process for school buildings and ensure high-quality facilities for all children and young people. [46512/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
511. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education her views on the pace of school building work; if it is sufficient to keep up with demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46513/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
512. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a date for the establishment of the Citizens' Assembly on the Future of Education and its terms of reference. [46514/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
513. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she has considered investing in a comprehensive schools reconfiguration programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46515/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
514. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education if she will develop child-safe guidelines for oversea trips, including guidance to not visit or volunteer in orphanages. [46517/24]
Sorca Clarke
Written
542. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the measures that are being taken to ensure that the children of foreign nationals in counties Longford and Westmeath receive a fair education and are not disadvantaged due to language or cultural differences. [46735/24]