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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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Paul Murphy Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Social
759. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the consultation process in relation to a cost of disability payment. [29066/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Social
692. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of all consultations undertaken to date with persons with disabilities and their representative organisations in relation to the proposed cost of disability payment; to provide a chronological timeline of these consultations, including dates, format (that is meetings, forums, surveys); the location where relevant; to specify which indivi…
Sorca Clarke Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Social
1526. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection whether standards or service-level targets exist for his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department, in responding to correspondence from members of local authorities; if compliance with such standards is monitored; the reasons for delays or failures to respond to correspondence from elected members; and the measures being taken to ensure …
Cathy Bennett Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Social
238. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a breakdown of all consultants engaged with his Department; the costs associated with their services, by year, and name of consultant, in each of the years 2012 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70445/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 17 Sep 2025 · to Social
750. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department is collaborating with the HSE and voluntary organisations such as an organisation (details supplied) in developing integrated policies that address both the financial and social needs of older adults, particularly those at risk of isolation. [48364/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Social
1791. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection if organisations (details supplied) are to be excluded from his Department's pre-budget forum in July as they were in 2024; and his views on whether it is wise or sustainable to ignore the only disabled persons’ representative organisations specific to physical impairment and visual impairment, respectively, in the country. [41743/25]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Social
1848. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the nature and extent of engagement his Department has had with other Government agencies and Departments in relation to the problems faced by workers who live in the North and work for southern-based companies, and who wish to work from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43514/25]
Aidan Farrelly Written 25 Feb 2025 · to Social
586. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a schedule of all external legal consultation that he engaged in, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the general nature of the engagement; if the external consultation resulted in a report and or recommendations; and the cost of each consultant and or company engaged. in tabular form. [7442/25]