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Pa Daly

Sinn Féin Kerry TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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2,409
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
113,714
words spoken in the chamber
Across 504 contributions
405
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
272
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 2,409 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 504 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
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MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 74 0
February 2025 124 40
March 2025 118 28
April 2025 67 20
May 2025 260 31
June 2025 125 32
July 2025 214 15
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 77 27
October 2025 127 9
November 2025 93 42
December 2025 210 20
January 2026 95 28
February 2026 106 38
March 2026 94 9
April 2026 94 41
May 2026 67 10
June 2026 93 56
July 2026 231 7
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 91 45
October 2026 49 6

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 337 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 Kerry 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1023. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to childcare capacity shortages in Causeway, County Kerry; the measures being taken to increase childcare places in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39952/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1024. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the supports available to childcare providers in County Kerry experiencing staffing shortages; the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39953/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1025. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to support parents unable to return to work due to a lack of childcare places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39954/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1034. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for an assessment of need, by area, in each of the years 2020 to date, broken down by quarterly intervals; the number overdue for completion; the number completed with a service statement, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40094/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1035. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of assessments of need completed, by each children's disability network team, by area, in each of the years 2020 to date broken down by quarterly intervals, in tabular form. [40095/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1036. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting times for assessments of need completed, by each children's disability network team, by area, in each of the years 2020 to date broken down by quarterly intervals, in tabular form. [40096/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1037. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the engagements held with the Minister for Transport to improve accessibility on public transport; to report on the dates on which they met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40099/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1038. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the length of time, by monthly intervals for the completion of an assessment of need, by each children's disability network team, by area, in each of the years 2020 date broken down in quarterly intervals, in tabular form.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40100/26]
Pa Daly Written 26 May 2026 · to Children
1039. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the proportion of those waiting longer than the statutory maximum for an assessment of need, by area and the length of time waiting, in each of the years 2020 date broken down in quarterly intervals, in tabular form. [40101/26]
Pa Daly Written 21 May 2026 · to Foreign
73. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland continues to trade with Israel despite its having violated international law by violating the geocide convention; if the current Government believes it has a responsibility to pursue the enforcement of the prohibition of genocide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38223/26]
Pa Daly Oral 21 May 2026 · to Rural
92. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are plans to increase local improvement scheme, LIS, funding in Kerry; the reasons the funding was cut between 2025 and 2026; if he will ensure that funding is increased in budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38220/26]
Pa Daly Written 21 May 2026 · to Rural
127. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the Town Centre First policy; if he believes it is achieving its stated aims; the evidence he would point to suggest this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38221/26]
Pa Daly Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
56. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all capital transport projects under the aegis of his Department that have been completed on time and within budget in Kerry from 2015 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38188/26]
Pa Daly Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
57. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a list of all capital transport projects under the aegis of his Department that have not been completed on time and within budget in Kerry from 2015 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38189/26]
Pa Daly Written 20 May 2026 · to Education
121. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the application for a second special class at a school (details supplied); if approval will be granted for same; if not, the reasons for the decision given the concerns raised locally regarding the availability of special class places in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37964/26]
Pa Daly Written 20 May 2026 · to Rural
329. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including those delivered under LEADER, the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, CLÁR, the town and village renewal scheme, the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme and Údarás na Gaeltachta programmes which have been completed on time and within budget in Kerry in eac…
Pa Daly Written 20 May 2026 · to Rural
330. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including those delivered under LEADER the rural regeneration and Development Fund, CLÁR, the town and village renewal scheme, the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme and Údarás na Gaeltachta programmes which have not been completed on time and within budget in Kerry in …
Pa Daly Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
177. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to mitigate against the impact of the Iran war on the supply and price of housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37567/26]
Pa Daly Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
217. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to address the increasing number of people presenting to Kerry County Council as homeless following the introduction of the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37566/26]
Pa Daly Written 19 May 2026 · to Climate
301. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the CRU’s review of pricing in Ireland’s energy market; if the Government has received any updates from the CRU, whether through correspondence or in person meetings; the dates on which this correspondence was received and the dates on which the Minister has met the CRU to discuss this review; the dates on which Dep…
Pa Daly Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
619. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a list of all capital projects including social and affordable housing, water services, heritage and local authority-led projects funded under the remit of his Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Kerry in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the…
Pa Daly Written 19 May 2026 · to Housing
620. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a list of all capital projects including social and affordable housing, water services, heritage and local authority-led projects funded under the remit of his Department which have not been completed on time and within budget in Kerry in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on…
Pa Daly Written 13 May 2026 · to Climate
8. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 204 of 12 June 2025, if he has discussed this issue with the CRU since the question was posed; to outline the content of those discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35386/26]
Pa Daly Written 13 May 2026 · to Climate
9. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 239 of 10 June 2025, the amount of the revenue from the cap on market revenues that has been allocated and drawn down since this question was answered; and the reasons the remaining revenue has not been spent. [35387/26]
Pa Daly Written 13 May 2026 · to Climate
10. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for a breakdown of how the revenue generated from the cap on market revenues has been allocated; the breakdown of the amount that has been spent; the breakdown of the amount that has yet to be allocated; the reason this revenue has not been allocated or spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35388/26]