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TDs / Cormac Devlin
Cormac Devlin
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893
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
62,897
words spoken in the chamber
Across 135 contributions
415
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
219
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 893 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 135 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 15 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 27 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 24 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 57 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 20 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 69 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 181 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 21 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 77 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 34 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 48 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 14 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 26 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 68 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 41 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 79 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 26 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 56 | 10 |
| October 2026 | 10 | 4 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 37 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 Dún Laoghaire 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
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I welcome the opportunity to discuss policing and community safety. I wish the Minister, Deputy O’Callaghan, well in his appointment as Minister for Justice. He has certainly had a very strong start and I welcome his fresh approach to his very challenging portfolio.
I welcome the Minister’s ambition to introduce the new legislation which will support our gardaí and give them the tools they need to carry out their jo…
There are empty benches over there.
I welcome the opportunity to examine the report prepared by the Housing Commission. I also welcome Deputy Browne's appointment as Minister for housing. I have no doubt he will carry on the transformative agenda started by his predecessor, Deputy O'Brien.
The Housing Commission report is based over two years of deliberation by the commission and includes 83 recommendations, together with hundreds of suggested actions…
I welcome the opportunity to examine the situation in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. I acknowledge the presence of H.E. Larysa Gerasko, and the members of the Ukrainian community who have travelled from all corners of Ireland to be here today. You are all most welcome.
Three years on, it is more important than ever to stress our steadfast support for the people of …
I welcome the opportunity to examine the disability policy and support for people living with disabilities and their families. Improving the rights of and support for people living with a disability is a priority for me and the new Government. I wish the Minister, Deputy Norma Foley, well in her role; I worked closely with her in her role as Minister for Education. I know at first-hand her commitment and dedication t…
Last Monday, Aircoach unexpectedly withdrew services from large parts of south County Dublin. I have been inundated with complaints since then about the lack of service on the 700 route, which impacts Cabinteely, Cherrywood and Galloping Green, as well as the 702 route impacting Loughlinstown and Shankill, which will take effect from 2 March. I ask the Minister to raise this issue as a matter of urgency with the Nati…
I welcome the opportunity to examine the programme for Government that has been adopted by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the non-party Members of this House. Over the past five years we have seen an unprecedented level of geopolitical upheaval and challenges to the norms that were established after the Second World War. These challenges and their impact, combined with the Covid-19 pandemic, have tested our social and ec…
I thank my constituents in Dún Laoghaire for their support in the most recent election. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Teachta O'Meara on his maiden speech.
I welcome the opportunity to examine the Government response and national response to Storm Éowyn. I acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our front-line workers, including those in the ESB and Irish Water who have helped non-stop since Storm Éowyn hit Ireland o…