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	9,871	127	9,744
Justice	9,003	122	8,881
Housing	8,661	147	8,514
Children	8,209	116	8,093
Social	5,425	121	5,304
Finance	5,250	139	5,111
Agriculture	4,588	123	4,465
Enterprise	3,667	126	3,541
Foreign	3,610	177	3,433
Climate	3,477	98	3,379
Public Expenditure	3,404	151	3,253
Further and Higher Education	3,269	127	3,142
Taoiseach	2,460	1,354	1,106
Defence	2,410	162	2,248
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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William Aird written 2026-01-27 · to Further and Higher Education · Apprenticeship Programmes

1169. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the uptake of apprenticeships across the country in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6245/26]

William Aird written 2026-01-27 · to Further and Higher Education · Research and Development

1170. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the commitments his Department will give to increasing investment in research, supporting early-career researchers, and ensuring Ireland remains competitive in EU and global innovation programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6246/26]

Matt Carthy written 2026-01-27 · to Further and Higher Education · International Students

1171. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of international students enrolled in each course within each university, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6542/26]

Eamon Scanlon written 2026-01-22 · to Further and Higher Education · Student Accommodation

552. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update regarding construction of student units at Atlantic Technological University (Sligo Campus); when it is expected that the first units will be available for students to take up residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5333/26]

Mark Wall written 2026-01-22 · to Further and Higher Education · Third Level Admissions

553. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of year one speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietician, psychology and social work enrolments at each institute at undergraduate and graduate level for each year 2024 and 2025; and the number of places which will be available in these disciplines i…

Brendan Smith written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Further and Higher Education

332. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if measures will be introduced to ensure the availability of more places for Irish students in dental schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4518/26]

Peadar Tóibín written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Artificial Intelligence

333. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4595/26]

Peadar Tóibín written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Departmental Expenditure

334. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4613/26]

Erin McGreehan written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Grant Payments

335. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the eligibility rules for SUSI grant support for students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate study in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4625/26]

Malcolm Byrne written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Departmental Websites

336. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4818/26]

Malcolm Byrne written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Departmental Websites

337. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4836/26]

Malcolm Byrne written 2026-01-21 · to Further and Higher Education · Departmental Expenditure

338. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, i…