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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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55 questions match, newest first.

Michael Cahill Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Transport
305. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to the full implementation of developments for new cruise facilities at Dublin Port; to explore alternative approaches to finding the best solution to infrastructural and facility needs for cruise tourism at Dublin Port and ensure the best and most cost-effective approach (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6…
Seán Kyne Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Transport
178. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware and supportive of the plans for a redeveloped Port in Galway (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64185/26]
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
588. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department have examined assertions made in the media regarding non-charging for storage at the Port of Cork, as well as deficient internal financial controls; and the actions his Department have taken in relation to this. [58588/26]
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Transport
589. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware that the Port of Cork has in recent years taken pilots within the port on as direct employees of the port; and the action the port has now taken in relation to the prior pension fund which was available for pilots at the port when they were employed by a separate company managed by the port. [58589/26]
John Connolly Written 8 Jul 2026 · to Transport
47. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to publish a new national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52083/26]
Pa Daly Written 2 Jul 2026 · to Transport
215. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed breakdown of the funding available to Ireland's ports to deliver ORE broken down by port, in tabular form. [50411/26]
Pa Daly Written 2 Jul 2026 · to Transport
216. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he anticipates the Port of Cork's redevelopment is on track to be ORE-ready in 2026. [50412/26]
Pa Daly Written 2 Jul 2026 · to Transport
232. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the cost of capital funding that has been allocated to prepare Ireland’s ports for ORE in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; the cost of capital funding that has been drawn down to prepare Ireland’s ports for ORE in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form; and the funding that has been allocated out to 2030, in tabular form. [50704/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Transport
180. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the formation of a new National Ports Policy; whether it will facilitate the development of ORE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47192/26]
Réada Cronin Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Transport
343. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the review of the national port policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45954/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Transport
487. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to the full implementation of developments for new cruise facilities at Dublin Port (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43195/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 6 May 2026 · to Transport
131. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed list of the ports, State-owned or private, that he is aware of that are either currently undergoing or are likely to submit planning and funding requests in the near future for expanding or upgrading port capacity for commercial activity or renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31946/26]
John Connolly Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Transport
62. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when the updated national ports policy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17707/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Transport
273. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport the capacity for Ireland to host large, seized vessels in Irish ports; the potential associated costs and manpower required; whose responsibility is it to maintain security and jurisdiction over seized vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17218/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
349. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of port infrastructure development required to support offshore renewable energy, including offshore wind marshalling capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9580/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
356. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current heavy lift capacity, quay length and laydown space available across Irish ports for offshore renewable energy construction; the way in which this compares with projected offshore wind deployment requirements to 2030, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9718/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
358. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of offshore wind projects that have identified Irish ports as construction or marshalling locations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9735/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
359. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the absence of fully operational offshore wind marshalling ports has resulted in project delays, increased costs or loss of investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9736/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
389. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the National Ports Policy; the reason for the delay in its publication; the revised timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10415/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
272. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the development of facilities for the offshore renewable sector at Irish ports. [6160/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
308. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed update on the Port of Cork phase 1 development at Ringaskiddy as part of Connecting Europe Facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5737/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
309. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed update on the Rosslare Europort Maritime Area Consent planning application for its proposed ORE Hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5738/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
310. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed list of the ports, state-owned or private, that he is aware of that are either currently undergoing, or are likely to submit planning/funding requests in the near future, for expanding or upgrading port capacity for commercial activity or renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5739/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Transport
311. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the review of the National Ports Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5740/26]
John Connolly Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Transport
313. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the publication of the National Ports Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3534/26]