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
| Date | What the vote was on | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Amendment put |
No | Lost |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Financial Resolution No.1: Mineral Oil Tax
Question put: "That amendment No. 2 set down to the motion for Financial Resolution No. 1 is hereby negatived and the mo |
Yes | Carried |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Financial Resolution No.1: Mineral Oil Tax
Amendment put |
Yes | Lost |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Business of Dáil
Question put |
No | Carried |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Work Life Balance (Right to Remote Work) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." |
No | Lost |
| 18 Feb 2026 | International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Question put |
No | Carried |
| 18 Feb 2026 | International Protection Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed)
Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." |
No | Carried |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Ban on Investment Funds Purchasing Family Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Ban on Investment Funds Purchasing Family Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." |
Yes | Lost |
| 18 Feb 2026 | International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendment put |
Yes | Lost |
| 18 Feb 2026 | International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendment put |
Yes | Lost |
| 18 Feb 2026 | International Protection Bill 2026: Committee Stage
Amendment put |
Yes | Lost |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Order of Business
Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Cost-of-Living Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Cost-of-Living Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Bord Bia: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to." |
No | Carried |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Bord Bia: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Regulation of Drones Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]
Amendment put |
No | Carried |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Question again put |
No | Carried |
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