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
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 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
1758. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what plan there is for the 7,600 farmers still waiting for payments for the 2024 ACRES scheme, and of these, the 1,850 who as still waiting for payment for the 2023 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20691/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1933. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount in youth funding for County Kilkenny for the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20724/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
1934. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount in youth funding for County Carlow for the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20725/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2405. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all vacant healthcare posts unable to be filled in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20727/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2406. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of all vacant healthcare posts unable to be filled in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20729/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2407. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance call-outs in County Carlow and County Kilkenny, for the past three years; the average arrival time for each arrival broken down monthly, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20731/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2455. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the shortages of several HRT products for women (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21118/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2456. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the reason unlicensed products are available for 50 mg patch but are not currently covered on GMS scheme, which results in patients having to pay privately for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21119/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2496. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the significant challenge for this year's Leaving Certificate students who will be expected to meet the CAO points for course entrance based on 2024 inflated grading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18850/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2574. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update in relation to the provision of a new veterinary course in Kildalton in conjunction with SETU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20688/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2607. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department has a scheme to support community organisations and community facilities, such as community halls, to procure generators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19914/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
2628. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will clarify all available funding options for running and capital costs for Men's Sheds; if he will address the funding shortfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20574/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
408. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on proposed legislation introducing further restrictions on nicotine inhaling products or vapes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18256/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
114. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education to consider the provision of an additional school bus route to accommodate students from Lisdowney who currently face significant challenges in accessing school transport (details supplied). [17945/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Oral
18. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with transport will meet next. [5905/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
159. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the implementation of the school transport strategy. [16970/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
195. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on work on the Programme for Government commitment to expand the school transport scheme. [16971/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
283. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the plans that exist to improve public transport links from south Kilkenny into the new public transport hub in Waterford city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16649/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
284. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the plans in relation to the proposed A90 bus route and when it is expected to be up and running (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16650/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
434. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education if she will work with Bus Éireann to amend the rules to allow drivers over 70 years-of-age to continue to drive school buses, subject to annual medical examinations, to help alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16558/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
588. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the basic income for the arts scheme will be extended past 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17489/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
589. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide an update on his work on the Programme for Government commitment to assess the basic income for arts pilot scheme to maximise its impact. [17490/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
12. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance if he plans any change to inheritance tax rules for people without any immediate family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15982/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Written
55. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on his Department's consideration of measures to encourage gym membership and active participation in sport and exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15983/25]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Oral
107. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the refurbishment works scheduled to be carried out at Kilkenny Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15973/25]