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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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Marie Sherlock Written 27 May 2025 · to Social
432. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if endometriosis will be considered for long-term illness benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27534/25]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 22 May 2025 · to Social
283. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection if financial assistance is available for vehicle adaptation for a person (details supplied) in the event that there is no other funding source available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26520/25]
Grace Boland Written 1 May 2025 · to Social
159. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that could be taken to increase the uptake of disability, equality and inclusion awareness training to help make the transition to employment for a person with a disability easier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21382/25]
Paul Murphy Written 29 Apr 2025 · to Social
1486. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if there has been any change in policy in relation to sending people to Seetec faster after they apply for jobseeker’s payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21256/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 25 Mar 2025 · to Social
488. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Social Protection if he plans to bring forward proposals for a baby loss certificate, similar to the UK, for mothers and parents who lose a baby due to a miscarriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13448/25]
Barry Heneghan Written 4 Mar 2025 · to Social
479. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the retirement policies for various professions, specifically regarding the recent extension of retirement ages for guards, prison officers, firefighters, and in the case of a person (details supplied); and if there are plans to address the retirement age policies for other professions or provide any guidance on how those affected …
Mattie McGrath Written 27 Feb 2025 · to Social
316. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection when the means testing for carer’s allowance will be abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8961/25]
Louise O'Reilly Written 25 Feb 2025 · to Social
572. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that persons wishing to become funeral/wedding celebrants who hold a Master's in chaplaincy are required to undertake a course at considerable expense to be entitled to become a celebrant; if he will examine an exemption from this for holders of relevant qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7566/25]