Parliamentary questions

Every parliamentary question asked in the 34th Dáil within the archive window, browsable by the department it was addressed to. Department names appear as printed in the official record. Questions also carry the questions paper's own subject heading. Browse those on the Topics page.

Questions by department

Addressed to	Questions	Oral	Written
Health	25,558	130	25,428
Education	12,997	131	12,866
Transport	10,233	127	10,106
Justice	9,003	122	8,881
Housing	8,661	147	8,514
Children	8,209	116	8,093
Finance	5,489	139	5,350
Social	5,425	121	5,304
Agriculture	4,588	123	4,465
Foreign	3,683	177	3,506
Enterprise	3,667	126	3,541
Climate	3,601	98	3,503
Public Expenditure	3,420	151	3,269
Further and Higher Education	3,269	127	3,142
Taoiseach	2,476	1,354	1,122
Defence	2,455	162	2,293
Culture	2,221	131	2,090
Rural	2,199	121	2,078
Environment	1,029	26	1,003
Tourism	703	31	672

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John Paul O'Shea written 2026-02-04 · to Education · Departmental Staff

540. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of sick days taken by staff in her Department for each of the years 2022 to 2025; the average days lost per employee for each year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8168/26]

Michael Collins written 2026-02-04 · to Education · State Examinations

541. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the decision to provide only an additional ten minutes per exam, rather than per hour, for Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students with dyslexia (details supplied); the rationale for this limited allocation of additional time given that higher education institutions in Ireland typically provide te…

Ann Graves written 2026-02-04 · to Education · Special Educational Needs

542. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options which are available to ensure a person (details supplied) will get a place in an appropriate school in the local area. [8255/26]

Mairéad Farrell written 2026-02-04 · to Education · School Enrolments

543. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post primary school places in Galway city for each academic year from 2022 to 2026, in tabular form; whether there was a surplus or shortage for previous years; the number of students in Galway city who are currently waiting for a post primary school place offer for 2026/2027; if there was a reduction for 2026/202…

Aidan Farrelly written 2026-02-04 · to Education · National Development Plan

544. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth following the publication of the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for 2026 to 2030 period, if she will provide an update on actions to map youth services and facilities against demographic data; to identify priority areas for capital investment based on service gaps and local needs; to develop a mechanism to embed youth voice and co…

Aidan Farrelly written 2026-02-04 · to Education · National Development Plan

545. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth following the publication of the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for 2026 to 2030 period, when she will develop a national policy on youth spaces and facilities; if she will provide a timeline for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8320/26]

Aidan Farrelly written 2026-02-04 · to Education · National Development Plan

546. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth following the publication of the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for 2026 to 2030 period, when she will advance the development of a multi-annual capital investment pipeline to support new and existing youth spaces, working in collaboration with relevant Departments and agencies including local authorities; and if she will make a s…

Aidan Farrelly written 2026-02-04 · to Education · National Development Plan

547. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth following the publication of the NDP Sectoral Investment Plan for 2026 to 2030, the reason for the low level of funding for youth services given the increasing importance and need for youth places and spaces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8322/26]

Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin written 2026-02-04 · to Education · Special Educational Needs

548. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if special education needs organisers have the capacity to refer children with special needs who require a space in a special needs school to a mainstream school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8330/26]

Seán Ó Fearghaíl written 2026-02-04 · to Education · Schools Building Projects

549. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth when contracts will be signed for the construction of a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8337/26]

Eamon Scanlon written 2026-02-04 · to Education · Special Educational Needs

550. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to address the urgent need for additional autism class provision in the West Sligo area, given that only one place remains available in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8338/26]

Seán Ó Fearghaíl written 2026-02-04 · to Education · Schools Building Projects

551. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects construction to commence on a new school (details supplied); the estimated date on which students are likely to take up occupation of the building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8341/26]

Jennifer Whitmore written 2026-02-04 · to Education · School Facilities

552. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider expanding the counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot to secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8366/26]