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Albert Dolan

Fianna Fáil Galway East TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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1,557
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
45,779
words spoken in the chamber
Across 211 contributions
416
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
209
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 1,557 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 3 7
February 2025 85 6
March 2025 68 5
April 2025 49 3
May 2025 132 17
June 2025 125 16
July 2025 149 5
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 100 13
October 2025 97 6
November 2025 138 11
December 2025 53 14
January 2026 71 16
February 2026 38 14
March 2026 92 12
April 2026 55 10
May 2026 65 11
June 2026 131 15
July 2026 51 0
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 21 20
October 2026 34 10

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 157 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 Galway East 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Albert Dolan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Health
998. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a national scheme for improved access to emergency anaphylaxis medication, including adrenaline auto-injectors, along with structured training and guidance for schools, childcare providers and public settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69648/25]
Albert Dolan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Health
999. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the number of families travelling abroad to access allergy treatments such as OIT; the risks associated with unsupported treatment outside the State; and her plans to address this gap in domestic service provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69649/25]
Albert Dolan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Health
1000. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will work with the Minister for Education and Youth to ensure that all schools have access to stock adrenaline auto-injectors, rather than relying on individual students and their families to supply them; the measures being taken to provide mandatory, standardised training for teachers and school staff so they feel confident and safe in administering auto…
Albert Dolan Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Health
1050. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to fully including the University Hospital Galway (UHG) Development Control Plan (DCP) within the forthcoming sectoral National Development Plan allocations for the health capital budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70037/25]
Albert Dolan Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Rural
25. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated to date under the Town Centre First initiative for towns in Galway east such as Athenry, Gort and Loughrea; the status of pending applications; his plans to support further regeneration in small towns throughout east Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68442/25]
Albert Dolan Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Justice
97. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his Department’s plans for the building currently occupied by a community centre (details supplied) in Tuam, County Galway; if his Department plans to retain, refurbish, or dispose of the property; the engagement which has taken place with TCTC regarding the future use of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67…
Albert Dolan Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Justice
137. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current staffing levels at Athenry Garda station. [67869/25]
Albert Dolan Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Housing
350. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the primary operational, staffing, procurement, and supply-chain constraints reported by local authorities in returning void social housing units to use; and the measures, financial, regulatory, or administrative, his Department is considering to reduce turnaround times and increase throughput. [68963/25]
Albert Dolan Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Health
540. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to allowing older persons to apply for a medical card through their local community welfare officer, in light of the significant difficulties many older persons experience in completing the required paperwork and navigating the current application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68981/25]
Albert Dolan Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Rural
550. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht regarding the future of LEADER funding, if his Department has considered any alternative or complementary funding models to ensure the continued delivery of community-led local development initiatives beyond the current LEADER programme period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62211/25]
Albert Dolan Oral 3 Dec 2025 · to Taoiseach
14. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach for an update on his Department’s plans to co-ordinate a range of actions aimed at regulatory reform. [58232/25]
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Taoiseach
83. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if his Department operates a similar pract…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Foreign
88. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, her Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if her Depart…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Climate
91. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if …
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Defence
92. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, her Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if her Department operates a si…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Transport
102. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if his Department operates a…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Finance
113. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if his Department…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Public Expenditure
122. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the inter…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Enterprise
132. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if …
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Education
150. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, her Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if her Department …
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Culture
152. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if h…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Housing
159. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility,…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Social
171. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if his Department op…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Justice
198. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if…
Albert Dolan Written 3 Dec 2025 · to Agriculture
219. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if hi…