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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Alan Kelly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Justice
376. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of motorcycles attached to the DMR north roads policing unit as of 13 March 2025; and if he will provide same figures as of 13 March 2021, in tabular form. [13134/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Justice
377. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice the details of any secondments from consulting firms to his Department since 2020; the consulting firm involved; the purpose of the secondment; the durations of the secondments; who paid the salary of the individual seconded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13187/25]
Pádraig Rice Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Justice
378. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice if he intends to publish a 2025 programme of work for his Department; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13227/25]
Grace Boland Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Justice
379. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice the timeframe for processing joint family visa applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13265/25]
Grace Boland Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Justice
380. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the work of Cuan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13266/25]
Matt Carthy Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Justice
381. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if his Department, or any agency under his Department’s remit, have, since 1 November 2024, entered any contract in respect of a hotel (details supplied) or have had any discussions, or received any offers, in respect of using this premises for any reason; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13282/25]
Brendan Smith Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
382. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine where fallen trees impede access on public roads and/or damage ESB transmission lines and telecom provider lines on public roads or on private property and where the ownership of such property is not readily known to the local community or to the local authority or emergency services, if there is provision to provide statutory agencies …
Aidan Farrelly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
383. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of copper communication lines within his Department currently in active operation and for which his Department is paying for on a monthly basis inclusive of ISDN, PTSN and copper-based lease lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12979/25]
John Connolly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
384. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants to ACRES from whom his Department is now seeking repayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13049/25]
Alan Kelly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
385. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has met formally with the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland since his appointment. [13124/25]
Alan Kelly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
386. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated full year cost to recruit one additional WTE veterinary inspector in his Department. [13135/25]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
387. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to invest in local authority-controlled piers and harbours across the State over the forthcoming Government term; and if he will confirm that central Exchequer investment in these piers and harbours will not cease as the Brexit adjustment reserve fund concludes. [13142/25]
Pearse Doherty Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
388. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of any secondments from consulting firms to his Department since 2020; the consulting firm involved; the purpose of the secondment; the durations of the secondments; who paid the salary of the individual seconded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13176/25]
Pa Daly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
389. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the ACRES payments made from 2020 to 2024 and date in 2025, by country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13209/25]
Pa Daly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
390. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average delay in making ACRES payments from 2020 to 2024 and date in 2025, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13210/25]
Pa Daly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
391. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who are waiting for the co-operation areas in ACRES to be finalised, by each co-operation area, in tabular form. [13211/25]
Pa Daly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
392. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the leadership practices inventory actions for the co-operation areas under ACRES will be finalised; and the reason for the three year delay. [13212/25]
Pa Daly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
393. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delays in ACRES payments across Kerry; the measures he is taking to address this; his plans to simplify and expedite the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13213/25]
Pa Daly Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
394. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 862 of 5 February 2025, if all outstanding GLAS and ACRES payments have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13214/25]
Martin Kenny Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
395. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the rationale behind the decision to include mineral soils under GAEC2 despite the clear intent that GAEC2 should solely apply to peatland and wetlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13259/25]
Martin Kenny Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
396. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will take steps to amend Ireland’s proposal on GAEC2 in order that it is fairer for all farmers and not impact smaller family farms more than those larger farm enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13260/25]
Matt Carthy Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Agriculture
397. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department, or any agency under his Department’s remit, have, since 1 November 2024, entered any contract in respect of a hotel (details supplied) or have had any discussions, or received any offers, in respect of using these premises for any reason; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13271/25]
John McGuinness Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Children
398. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the ARP scheme will be extended beyond March 2025. [12972/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Children
399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a building under renovation at a location (details supplied) has been assigned to IPAS or will be assigned to IPAS for the purpose of accommodating asylum seekers. [13037/25]
Grace Boland Written 20 Mar 2025 · to Children
400. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will consider reopening the building blocks scheme through Pobal for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13061/25]