TDs / Paul Nicholas Gogarty

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Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Independent Dublin Mid-West TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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476
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
165,982
words spoken in the chamber
Across 383 contributions. Plus 3 contributions from the chair, not counted
315
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
111
topics asked about
Across 17 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 476 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 383 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 1
January 2025 13 1
February 2025 21 19
March 2025 30 25
April 2025 27 21
May 2025 27 30
June 2025 18 19
July 2025 48 11
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 29 9
October 2025 6 24
November 2025 17 37
December 2025 5 17
January 2026 31 31
February 2026 20 18
March 2026 37 15
April 2026 29 25
May 2026 16 19
June 2026 46 12
July 2026 5 15
August 2026 0 1
September 2026 23 17
October 2026 28 16

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 129 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 Dublin Mid-West 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Independent 29 November 2024 to now
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Health
366. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44912/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Health
367. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health her views on whether blanket overnight restrictions after childbirth is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44913/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Health
368. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if exceptions to overnight partner restrictions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44914/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Health
369. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44915/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Justice
177. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence that exists that Ireland has the capacity to absorb any additional obligations under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; whether different minimum/maximum scenarios have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Justice
178. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been conducted regarding the cumulative impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on housing demand, accommodation requirements and public services in Ireland versus pre-existing law; if the Government has published any projections regarding the likely financial cost of implementing the pact over the …
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Justice
179. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measurable benefits that will accrue to Irish citizens because of Ireland’s participation in the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 10 Jun 2026 · to Justice
180. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the point at which the Government would conclude that Ireland’s accommodation and service capacity has been exceeded vis-a-vis our capacity to service our own population in terms of permitted international protection and non-essential immigration employment levels; the autonomy that exists in this regard after the EU Migratio…
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
418. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if any grid connection assessments have been prepared for or received by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies regarding DART+ South-West, including any statements of grid adequacy or required upgrades; the findings in terms of any impediments to the immediate rollout of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42118/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
419. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the internal assessments, modelling or analysis carried out by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies on projected electrical load, traction power demand, or the suitability of existing grid infrastructure for DART+ South-West; the results of such analysis in terms of the impediments to rolling out the service immediately; and if he will make a…
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
420. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any risk assessments identifying potential constraints or limitations in the electricity grid that could affect the delivery or operation of DART+ South-West; if so, to outline same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42120/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
421. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding that is currently accessible; the breakdown of the costs of each aspect of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42121/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
422. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the electrical grid assessment and grid upgrades to specifically facilitate the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding which is currently accessible; the length of time any such required works should realistically take; and if he will make a statement on the matter…
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
697. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports his Department, the Workplace Relations Commission, and other State agencies can provide to workers facing redundancy in a case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42701/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
698. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has assessed the wider economic and social impact of the redundancies on workers, families, and communities in Dublin and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42702/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
699. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will assess the extent to which outsourcing, automation, and AI driven restructuring are contributing to job losses in the tech sector; the measures he intends to introduce to protect workers in Ireland from sudden or large-scale displacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42703/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
700. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline the steps his Department is taking to ensure that affected workers receive meaningful consultation, adequate representation, and full transparency during the redundancy process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42704/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Enterprise
701. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has received reports of inadequate or inconsistent worker representation across teams involved in the redundancy process; the actions he intends to take to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42705/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1198. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider addressing the existing gap in the jobseeker's allowance payment which does not provide bereavement leave for citizens in receipt of this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42458/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1199. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider widening the existing scope provided for as 'holiday leave' for citizens in receipt of the jobseeker's allowance payment to also include family bereavements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42459/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1336. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the process whereby a facility is scheduled to transition to a processing centre in the coming weeks; whether a curfew will be introduced given that none of the new residents will be expected to be working during this period; whether consideration can be given to indoor and outdoor socialising areas in their own r…
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1337. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for the existing residents in a facility (details supplied) who are not subject to deportation orders, and will need to leave following its transition to a processing centre; the consideration that has been given to facilitate them continuing in their existing employment, and for children to continue attendance in …
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1338. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the future plans for the Ukrainian residents currently at a facility (details supplied) in terms of the length of time they are guaranteed accommodation; whether their employment and school needs will be facilitated in terms of future accommodation on a staggered basis while the occupation of Ukraine continues; and if he wil…
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1339. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the communications he has received from the Garda Commissioner or local Superintendent of actions being taken to deal with antisocial behaviour in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42117/26]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2042. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand the reach of a centre (details supplied) to tackle the shortage in public health nurses who are able to provide developmental checks to children in the surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42456/26]