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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Carol Nolan written 2026-04-30 · to Social · State Pensions

360. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of current recipients of the State pension (Contributory) and State pension (Non-Contributory); the number of these recipients who do not have a currently valid public services card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31705/26]

Brian Brennan written 2026-04-30 · to Social · Social Welfare Appeals

361. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection if taking into account the on-going case of a person (details supplied) their weekly pension deduction and the overpayment decision will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31751/26]

Barry Heneghan written 2026-04-30 · to Social · Departmental Communications

362. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; the further benefits and supports they are entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31767/26]

Eamon Scanlon written 2026-04-30 · to Social · Departmental Data

363. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason employers must complete weekly INTREO forms for part-time employees despite the availability of RPN data; if he will review this duplication of reporting requirements with a view to reducing administrative burdens on employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31778/26]

Sinéad Gibney written 2026-04-30 · to Social · Disability Issues

364. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has consulted with disability rights groups on the call to raise the base rate of disability allowance to €350 per week; and if he supports the continued means testing of this allowance. [31788/26]

Sinéad Gibney written 2026-04-30 · to Social · Disability Issues

365. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will provide the data relating to the number of applicants to the disability allowance whose applications were rejected on the basis of failing the means test component. [31789/26]

Robert O'Donoghue written 2026-04-29 · to Social · Social Welfare Payments

166. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to introducing a mechanism whereby parents who are separated or divorcing, but cannot live separately due to the housing crisis, may qualify for one-parent family supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31047/26]

Niamh Smyth written 2026-04-29 · to Social · Social Welfare Payments

167. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31103/26]