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Emer Currie

Fine Gael Dublin West TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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2,918
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
46,432
words spoken in the chamber
Across 211 contributions
414
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
320
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 2,918 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 211 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
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MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 31 0
February 2025 64 6
March 2025 88 5
April 2025 103 14
May 2025 99 32
June 2025 168 12
July 2025 143 11
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 225 10
October 2025 226 11
November 2025 286 23
December 2025 107 1
January 2026 202 7
February 2026 199 10
March 2026 149 12
April 2026 188 8
May 2026 217 13
June 2026 117 8
July 2026 105 5
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 100 10
October 2026 101 13

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 170 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

  1. constituency Dublin West 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1088. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE will examine the feasibility of co-ordinating mammograms, ultrasounds and consultant appointments on the same day for post-cancer patients where clinically appropriate; and whether any hospitals currently operate such arrangements. [74106/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1089. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the way in which patients with a previous breast cancer diagnosis, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, are prioritised for surveillance mammograms within public hospital radiology services; and whether these patients compete for appointment capacity with routine diagnostic referrals. [74105/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1090. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the National Cancer Control Programme has assessed the capacity of symptomatic breast clinics and radiology departments to meet demand for post-treatment breast cancer surveillance; and whether additional investment is planned to address capacity constraints and delays. [74104/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1092. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the recommended timeframe for the provision of annual surveillance mammograms following treatment for breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS; whether the HSE monitors the proportion of patients receiving these mammograms within the recommended timeframe; and the procedures in place where appointments are delayed beyond this timeframe. [74103/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1098. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of staffing and diagnostic imaging capacity for post-cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital; whether existing capacity is sufficient to meet demand for annual surveillance mammograms and ultrasounds; and if additional staffing or resources are planned. [74102/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1099. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reported delays of ten to 12 weeks for annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms at the Mater hospital; the measures being taken to address these delays; and whether additional resources have been allocated to reduce the backlog. [74101/26]
Emer Currie Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
1100. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health given confirmation from the National Cancer Control Programme that it does not have data on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times, the way in which compliance with recommended surveillance intervals is monitored; whether individual hospitals maintain this information; and if national reporting of these wait…
Emer Currie Written 15 Oct 2026 · to Health
176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on the introduction of helicopter emergency medical services in the State. [72741/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
68. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the specific legislative, regulatory, EU law or road-safety impediments, to amending the driver licensing regulations to permit a person whose Irish driving licence expired more than ten years previously to renew that licence where the person can demonstrate that they have continuously held a valid driving licence in another jurisdiction in the intervening perio…
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
69. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has examined the driver licensing arrangements in other EU member states, including the Netherlands, regarding the renewal of driving licences that have been expired for an extended period; if he has considered introducing a comparable mechanism in Ireland for returning emigrants who can demonstrate continued driving experience abroad; and the …
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
70. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport whether he will reconsider the current arrangements whereby a person returning to Ireland, whose Irish driving licence has expired for more than ten years but who has continued to hold a valid driving licence and driving entitlement in another jurisdiction, may be required to recommence the driver licensing process; and if he will consider permitting such person…
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
122. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if the planned review of the TaxSaver scheme announced in Budget 2027 will include consideration of extension to the scheme to include shared mobility services. [72174/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
190. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether as part of the Government’s planned holistic review of enterprise taxation in 2027, he will include a review of the taxation of residential landlords, with a view to recognising landlords as businesses for taxation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72176/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
191. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will progress the aligning of the substantial shareholding exemption with the existing dividend participation exemption as part of the upcoming Finance Bill. [72171/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
192. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the timeframe for the phasing of deemed disposal on all investment products; and if he will further consider legislating for the future phase-out as part of the upcoming Finance Bill. [72170/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
193. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to update or simplify the legislation underpinning the broader taxation of retail investment as proposed in the Budget statement. [72169/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
219. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, as part of the Government’s planned holistic review of enterprise taxation and grants in 2027, he will include a review of the taxation and supports for residential landlords, with a view to recognising landlords as businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72175/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Enterprise
251. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [72162/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Enterprise
254. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the external review of LEO supports will be published; and the changes planned on foot of the review, particularly to the grow digital voucher. [72168/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Enterprise
255. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if additional funding will be provided to local enterprise offices in 2027; and if enhancements are planned to LEO supports, particularly the grow digital voucher. [72167/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
281. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a list of all post-primary schools in Dublin that offered politics and society as a subject for the Leaving Certificate in the 2025-2026 school year, with the number of students who studied the subject in each school. [71474/26]
Emer Currie Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Justice
529. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the rationale for setting the minimum annual income requirement under the temporary protection transition scheme at €29,432; if he will consider providing flexibility or individual assessment for applicants who fall below the threshold due to variable working hours, caring responsibilities, disability or other circumstances, but who ha…
Emer Currie Written 8 Oct 2026 · to Transport
113. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the engagements he has had with the Stormont executive in relation to the A5 road scheme; and the progress made in relation to the Government’s €600m commitment to this project. [71095/26]
Emer Currie Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
57. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made rolling-out electric bike schemes in Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford; the breakdown of the number of the previously-announced 400 bikes now available for public use in these cities; the amount that has been spent to date on the introduction of electrics bikes in these cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …
Emer Currie Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Transport
79. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a motor tax disk for a person (details supplied). [70294/26]