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Mairéad Farrell

Sinn Féin Galway West TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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1,072
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
77,415
words spoken in the chamber
Across 359 contributions. Plus 93 contributions from the chair, not counted
363
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
266
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 1,072 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 359 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 21 5
February 2025 74 21
March 2025 51 21
April 2025 47 41
May 2025 64 12
June 2025 104 15
July 2025 58 24
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 26 2
October 2025 30 26
November 2025 59 5
December 2025 45 30
January 2026 46 4
February 2026 70 3
March 2026 72 19
April 2026 48 15
May 2026 63 28
June 2026 93 10
July 2026 57 30
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 24 8
October 2026 20 40

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 209 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 West 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
Mairéad Farrell Written 11 Feb 2025 · to Environment
98. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if all those who came from other countries to assist following Storm Éowyn had to complete a safety course before commencing the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4414/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 11 Feb 2025 · to Finance
203. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance for the full list of NAMA project sales to date; the date of each sale; the value of each sale; the corresponding par value of each loan portfolio sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 11 Feb 2025 · to Finance
208. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 261 of 5 February 2025, which of those treaties contain a limitation of benefits clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4703/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 11 Feb 2025 · to Tourism
332. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Mairéad Farrell den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén uair a íocfar duine i gcomhair na hoibre a rinne sí i gcoláiste samhraidh i gContae na Gaillimhe i mbliana (sonraí tugtha). [4016/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 11 Feb 2025 · to Health
658. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if she is considering offering financial supports for radiation therapy students while they are on placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4413/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 11 Feb 2025 · to Rural
738. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if assistance will be provided to local development companies which have been impacted by Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 6 Feb 2025 · to Housing
149. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the role housing authorities have during emergencies that affect their tenants’ safety and well-being such as the one ongoing due to Storm Éowyn; if housing authorities are responsible for ensuring that vulnerable tenants have access to basic necessities during extended power and water outages; if this policy will be reviewed in…
Mairéad Farrell Written 6 Feb 2025 · to Social
168. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection to clarify rates of payment made under the humanitarian assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3929/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Environment
59. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if owners of thatched homes are eligible to apply for retrofitting grants such as solar panel grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2202/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Environment
69. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact that individuals in County Galway were unable to make emergency 999 calls during Storm Éowyn; if his Department will be investigating this to ensure people have access to emergency services during adverse weather events in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Environment
80. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will be assessing the worst-affected areas from Storm Éowyn and ensuring that relevant energy infrastructure is a strong as possible to avoid such a debilitating situation in future storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2921/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Transport
150. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update regarding the NTA’s intentions for bus services in Galway city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2303/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Transport
152. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if it is possible to retroactively declare a car off the road for tax purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2333/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Finance
261. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the full list of bilateral double tax treaties that Ireland shares with other jurisdictions, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2544/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Finance
300. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide the total spend on the information collected by the Central Bank on financial vehicle corporations (FVC) (details supplied) by all FVCs for 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3161/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Public Expenditure
346. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the breakdown of the OPW’s total staff complement by its six business units, project management services, property management services, property maintenance services, architectural services, engineering services, and Government supplies agency, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the ma…
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Enterprise
369. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans, if any, to update the critical skills list with the inclusion of hairdressing as meeting the criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2468/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Enterprise
392. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports will be given to businesses that have had to close due to the effects of storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3152/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Education
457. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education if she is working with secondary schools in Galway city to ensure that all students in sixth class will have a school place in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2809/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Education
482. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education when information will be published about changes to senior cycle subjects, which can be used to help 5th year students pick their final year subjects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3157/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Housing
572. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to offer additional support to preserve thatched roofs, given the additional costs associated with keeping up these homes and consequentially the incentives associated with replacing a thatched roof with another material; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2201/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Housing
618. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports available to people who lost their home due to storm Éowyn and now have to find alternative accommodation while they rebuild, particularly in the context that emergency accommodation in Galway has been full for months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3186/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Housing
625. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the body that provides the letter required as part of the application confirming that the applicant is a first-time buyer in relation to the affordable purchase scheme in Galway city that will be taking applications shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3310/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Social
725. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if individuals whose local post office has been closed due to storm Éowyn and who have not been able to attend a neighbouring post office, will be allowed to collect any missed payments when effected post offices re-open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3153/25]
Mairéad Farrell Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Social
728. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection following on from the recent Supreme Court case which recognised the rights of cohabiting partners to access the widow’s and widower’s pension, when such payments will begin to be disbursed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3237/25]