TDs / Pat the Cope Gallagher
Pat the Cope Gallagher
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117
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
16,685
words spoken in the chamber
Across 59 contributions
369
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
57
topics asked about
Across 16 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 117 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 59 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 8 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 6 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 16 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 9 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 9 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 10 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 5 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 5 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 7 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 6 | 0 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 44 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 Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
367. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on each ongoing and proposed flood relief scheme in County Donegal, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25990/25]
16. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [16781/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
622. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if those who applied and are due to apply for the final payment in respect of the defective concrete block scheme, are entitled to the additional increase as promised when the proposed legislation is enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16999/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
639. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Housing the number of applications received from Donegal County Council each year since the tenant-in-situ scheme was introduced; the number approved, and number awaiting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17340/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
640. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage why the tenant-in-situ scheme no longer provides funding for refurbishment of houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17341/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
105. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of PEACEPLUS to date; the specific benefits for Donegal arising from PEACEPLUS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16088/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
137. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16087/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
64. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to increase the quantum of zoned and serviced land to accommodate new homes through the implementation of a revised National Planning Framework. [12722/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
84. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he will prioritise water and wastewater infrastructure to deliver the capacity to facilitate housing development in our towns and villages. [12723/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
152. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Justice the measures he will take to make a career in An Garda Síochána more attractive for new recruits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12718/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
447. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to expand or amend the help-to-buy scheme to help more buyers; if he will consider certain changes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12956/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
1888. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health the details of the existing bed numbers in use for Killybegs Community Hospital; the details of the unused beds; her plans to reinstate all beds for usage at the community hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12731/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
68. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he agrees that business costs brought about by legislation on minimum wage, pensions, sick leave and so on are posing an increasing burden on small businesses, leading to business closures in the SME retail and hospitality industry and changing the very fabric of the communities in rural Ireland; the measures he intends to ta…
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
130. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the proposed new N2/A5 Western Corridor [9290/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
159. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the TEN-Ts in Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9289/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
37. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the efforts being made to establish a unit of the Naval Reserve in the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5809/25]
Pat the Cope Gallagher
Written
51. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a decision will be made on an application for foreign birth registration (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1526/25]