TDs / Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
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955
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
44,321
words spoken in the chamber
Across 211 contributions. Plus 40 contributions from the chair, not counted
407
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
214
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
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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 955 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 211 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 66 | 24 |
| March 2025 | 74 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 109 | 17 |
| May 2025 | 43 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 64 | 10 |
| July 2025 | 50 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 59 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 27 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 48 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 28 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 131 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 59 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 45 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 46 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 23 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 34 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 24 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 11 | 4 |
| October 2026 | 13 | 6 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 148 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
- constituency Carlow-Kilkenny 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
511. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers in Carlow driving test centre; the current wait time for a test in Carlow; the number of applicants waiting to complete their driving test in Carlow; when it is estimated waiting times will be restored to ten weeks in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20711/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
512. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will give a detailed progress report on identifying the preferred route of the Kilkenny northern ring road extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20712/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
671. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on and progress of the Inistioge flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20713/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
672. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an update on the progress of the Ballyhale flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20714/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
673. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the and progress of the Piltown flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20715/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
674. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the and progress of the Thomastown flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20716/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
675. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the and progress of the Freshford flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20717/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
676. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the and progress of the Graiguenamanagh flood defence scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20733/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
792. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education if students sitting their Leaving Certificate in 2025 will be at a disadvantage as grades are to be adjusted back to pre-pandemic level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18851/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
913. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education if she will consider the provision of an additional bus route to accommodate students from Lisdowney, Co. Kilkenny (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19647/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1029. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education the funding available for schools to provide facilities such as a Trim Trail to encourage and promote exercise in children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20747/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1030. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education to examine the case of a school (details supplied) requiring property expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20757/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1109. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will publish the Coimisiún na Meán viability report into the content levy without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20071/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1334. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase housing supply in Kilkenny, including social housing and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20718/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1335. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the measures he is taking to increase housing supply in Carlow, including social housing and affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1336. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the budget allocation granted to Kilkenny County Council for the tenant-in-situ scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20720/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1337. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount allocated to Carlow County Council for the tenant in-situ-scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20721/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1565. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans for a Garda recruitment campaign in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19381/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1666. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice his position on the detailed proposal from the Firearms User Group (details supplied); and when he will meet directly with the group to discuss their proposal.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21298/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1752. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the international trade missions that will take place for the remainder of 2025, by location, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20683/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1753. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to introduce a retirement scheme for farmers over 65 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20684/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1754. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when delayed ACRES payments due to County Kilkenny and County Carlow farmers will be paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20685/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1755. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of financial supports available to farmers who are retiring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20686/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1756. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on negotiations regarding the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027; if he has had discussions on the same with his Ministerial counterparts and the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20687/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1757. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider tax relief on trainer payments for anyone who gets involved in a horse syndicate or partnership which supports Irish horse trainers and the horse racing industry. [20689/25]