TDs / Pearse Doherty
Pearse Doherty
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1,436
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
224,644
words spoken in the chamber
Across 1,657 contributions
378
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
236
topics asked about
Across 20 departments
From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.
What they ask about
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Who they ask
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Month by month
Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.
Questions asked 1,436 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 1,657 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| December 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 10 | 20 |
| February 2025 | 135 | 57 |
| March 2025 | 93 | 120 |
| April 2025 | 59 | 72 |
| May 2025 | 117 | 111 |
| June 2025 | 79 | 75 |
| July 2025 | 132 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 89 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 75 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 163 |
| December 2025 | 51 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 64 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 72 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 53 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 64 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 78 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 67 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 60 | 16 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 39 | 90 |
| October 2026 | 20 | 56 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 1,142 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 Donegal 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Pearse Doherty
Written
122. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding Table2: 2026 Current Expenditure Breakdown the portion of the €2.2 billion provided for 'Key Policy Adjustments and Expansion of Services' is for Budget 2026 new measures that will commence in 2026. [55667/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
123. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding Table2: 2026 Current Expenditure Breakdown, to provide details of the €0.3 billion provided for 'to be allocated'; and the way in which it differs from the 1 billion contingency reserve which is also held centrally. [55668/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
124. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of funding determined as required for ELS (public sector pay, carryover, demographics, and so on) costs in Budget 2026 which in the case of Budget 2025 the Expenditure Report 2025 on pages 24 and 25 set at €3.4 billion. [55671/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
125. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of current funding provided for New Measure in Budget 2026 which in the case of Budget 2025 the Expenditure Report 2025 on page 24 set at €1.9 billion. [55672/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
126. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation regarding Table 2: 2026 Current Expenditure Breakdown to confirm whether the €0.9 billion for 'Increase in recipients' relates to increases in recipient numbers as a result of changes to the size and demographic composition of the population; and if so the portion of the €0.9 billion which is…
Pearse Doherty
Written
214. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated additional number of recipients that will qualify for the carer's allowance after the income disregards increase in July 2026. [55669/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
215. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated first year cost of Budget 2026 measures to increase the income disregards for carer's allowance which was provided on page 146 of the Expenditure Report 2025; when the Budget 2026 measure to increase the income disregards was announced. [55670/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
347. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of loan sharks that have been reported through his Departments dedicated lines and other avenues each year for which data is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55012/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
348. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide details of the regulation of HCCP collection agents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55013/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
349. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance in the case of crypto currency holdings, the way in which Revenue determines where the asset is located for taxation purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55014/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
350. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the first-year cost in 2025 of the VAT change for new apartment construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55015/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
351. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his plans to change the standard fund threshold in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55016/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
352. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the changes to the capital allowances for intangible assets outlined in Budget 2026; the details of the impact of the measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55017/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
90. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commit to ensuring that tours of Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal return to being available every day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53674/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
238. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in relation to a commitment made by his predecessor that she would pursue with Culture Ireland alternative showcasing opportunities for Irish performers who refused to take part in the 2024 SXSW festival, the action taken to fulfil this commitment; if any action is forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52942/25…
Pearse Doherty
Written
290. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if jobs have been advertised to address the closure of tours for Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal on Mondays and Friday due to staffing issues; if not, when jobs will be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53273/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
128. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the large number of people in County Donegal on waiting lists for occupational therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52385/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
206. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the plans the Government has in place to address the large number of people in County Donegal on waiting lists for home support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52382/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
65. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a response will issue to correspondence regarding an application for special needs school transport for a child (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52217/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
259. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if the locating of a surgical hub at Sligo University Hospital was discussed prior to the forming of Government with prospective members of Government; and, if so, the promises that were made at the time. [36718/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
260. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if she was personally aware that during negotiations to establish the current Government, a commitment was given, as stated by the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin, on local radio, for the surgical hub for the north west to be located at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37249/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
262. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pearse Doherty den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil aon mholadh aige maidir le cothromaíocht ó thaobh pinsin agus cearta fostaíochta de do na Cúntóirí Teanga; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [52257/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
317. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the accelerated capital allowance income tax for slurry storage for 2026. [51199/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
318. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of extending the young trained farmer stamp duty relief for 2026. [51200/25]
Pearse Doherty
Written
319. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the costing of extending farm consolidation stamp duty relief for 2026. [51201/25]