TDs / Michael Collins
Michael Collins
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326
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
214,846
words spoken in the chamber
Across 610 contributions
370
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
93
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 326 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 610 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 7 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 16 | 31 |
| March 2025 | 9 | 37 |
| April 2025 | 3 | 28 |
| May 2025 | 27 | 36 |
| June 2025 | 6 | 29 |
| July 2025 | 12 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 18 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 10 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 5 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 18 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 35 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 25 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 76 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 29 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 12 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 3 | 15 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 3 | 14 |
| October 2026 | 10 | 21 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 264 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 Cork South-West 29 November 2024 to now
- party Independent Ireland 29 November 2024 to now
Michael Collins
Written
688. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health to provide the number of unborn babies who have survived the abortion procedure since the enactment of the abortion law in January 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9283/25]
Michael Collins
Written
701. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2207 of 23 July 2024, which states that "the HSE is currently working to define quality measures and implement data collection mechanisms for termination of pregnancy nationally", if she will provide specific information on the steps being taken by the responsible group within the HSE to improve and implement accurate and …
Michael Collins
Written
702. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the number and severity scale of all incidents recorded in the national incident management system (NIMS) for women who obtained a medical abortion and who were subsequently found to have an ectopic pregnancy, including the NIMS search criteria used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9430/25]
Michael Collins
Written
76. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a bus service in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8212/25]
Michael Collins
Written
293. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will receive a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8142/25]
Michael Collins
Written
393. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if the case of an appeal for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7217/25]
Michael Collins
Oral
4. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details of the employment opportunities created by his Department since 2024 in Cork South-West, specifically in the areas of Beara, Mizen Head, Sheep’s Head, Bandon, Dunmanway, Skibbereen, Drimoleague, Clonakilty, and Kinsale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7073/25]
Michael Collins
Written
231. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if an application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6065/25]
Michael Collins
Written
235. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since November 2024 for a retest; if he will expedite a test for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6152/25]
Michael Collins
Written
400. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for a full breakdown of what grants and funding is available for festivals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6127/25]
Michael Collins
Written
664. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an IPAS application has been submitted for a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6169/25]
Michael Collins
Written
798. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the recommendation arising from the inquest of a person (details supplied) for the putting in place of a national policy to oversee the administration of unlicensed medicines in Ireland, which would be referred to as Ava's Protocol; the details of the process and the expected date when this protocol will be enacted; and if she will make…
Michael Collins
Written
249. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice to review the case of a person (details supplied) with a pending visa renewal. [5275/25]
Michael Collins
Written
35. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3800/25]
Michael Collins
Written
27. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2474/25]
Michael Collins
Written
194. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport when a repeat driving test will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2741/25]
Michael Collins
Written
427. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education to examine the cases of children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2501/25]
Michael Collins
Written
836. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice the steps a person (details supplied) can take to register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3337/25]
Michael Collins
Written
968. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will consider a number of points raised (details supplied) in relation to the sale of a property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2739/25]
Michael Collins
Written
187. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason CIÉ pensioners who are members of the 1951 scheme received no increase in their pension since 2008 (details supplied). [46699/24]
Michael Collins
Written
216. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1076/25]
Michael Collins
Written
223. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1107/25]
Michael Collins
Written
258. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a driving retest for a person (details supplied) who has been waiting 14 weeks for a driving test, will be expedited, as the person is a trainee teacher and needs their car to commence placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1538/25]
Michael Collins
Written
581. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if an emergency application for a school (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1073/25]
Michael Collins
Written
990. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice to detail the citizenship entitlements of a person (details supplied) and the alternatives to citizenship if that is not available. [1128/25]