Gabh mo leithscéal. There are two records in the Dáil, with respect Micheál Martin.
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
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 1,436 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 1,657 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Donegal 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
I am asking a point of order. There are two records.
I am looking for clarification. There are two records of the Dáil on oireachtas.ie. One is the script which does not contain a lot of what the Ceann Comhairle said. The second one is the video-----
-----in which it is very clear that a vote was called which you refused to allow.
Can I ask then-----
This is a legal issue in terms of a piece of legislation that will pass. Will you seek legal advice as to whether the legislation will have standing or not, given that you did not allow the division which was clearly heard?
Will you review the video?
Ba mhaith liom cur leis an méid atá ráite ag an Teachta Ó Snodaigh ó thaobh bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta. Fearaim fáilte fosta go bhfuilimid ar an Chéim seo ó thaobh na reachtaíochta seo. Is blianta ó shin a d'fhoilsíomar i Sinn Féin an reachtaíocht seo le toghcháin a thabhairt ar ais go dtí bord Údarás na Gaeltachta. Cé nach bhfuil sé sin bainte amach go fóill, agus ar an drochuair táimid ag feiceáil go bhfuil cúlú á …
Amaidí.
There is only one who matters.
You have done this.
How does Deputy Lowry pull the Taoiseach's strings from that distance?
The Ceann Comhairle has already decided.
That man is pulling your strings. That is what is happening.
You are right. We will agree on that one. Never before have we seen a stroke like this.
On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle, you made a ruling and the Government is challenging that ruling. Do not blame us, Taoiseach. The Ceann Comhairle made the ruling.
Did the Chief Whip mislead the Dáil when she sided with you, a Cheann Comhairle, with the acceptance of the Opposition? Could the Ceann Comhairle rule on that? Did the Chief Whip deliberately mislead the Dáil-----
-----when she stood up and made a promise that the Government would bring forward a proposal that would be acceptable to the Opposition?
Perhaps you should make a judgment on that issue, a Cheann Comhairle.
Make a ruling on that issue, a Cheann Comhairle. Did the Chief Whip deliberately mislead this Dáil?
Bar yourself.
That is not what it is about.
We are.
Is Deputy Lowry a Government TD?
They need to convey why they are breaking their word to the Opposition. They told us on the day, on the floor here. You made the commitment it would be an agreement.