Departmental Communications
An official questions-paper heading. 187 questions (0 oral, 187 written), first 2025-02-05, latest 2026-07-28.
Questions under this heading, per month
Feb 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 4 |
| Mar 2025 | 5 |
| Apr 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| Jun 2025 | 14 |
| Jul 2025 | 15 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 22 |
| Dec 2025 | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | 28 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| Jun 2026 | 17 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Foreign | 37 |
| Justice | 23 |
| Health | 21 |
| Transport | 19 |
| Social | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Agriculture | 9 |
| Housing | 9 |
| Children | 8 |
| Enterprise | 8 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Climate | 5 |
| Rural | 4 |
| Culture | 4 |
| Further and Higher Education | 3 |
| Public Expenditure | 3 |
| Taoiseach | 2 |
| Defence | 2 |
| Tourism | 1 |
The questions
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-05-12 · to Health
1136. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will commit to creating a social support group (details supplied) that will help deal with the serious issue of isolation particularly in vulnerable groups who are often isolated at home and are disconnected from the wider community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34705/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-05-06 · to Transport
143. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport to confirm whether the designated email account (details supplied) remains active and monitored for correspondence from public representatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32169/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-05-06 · to Transport
144. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the average response time for appeals and queries received through the designated email account (details supplied) in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026. [32170/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-05-06 · to Transport
145. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of emails received through the designated email account (details supplied) in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 remained unanswered after ten working days and after 20 working days. [32171/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-05-06 · to Transport
146. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether an automatic acknowledgement is issued for emails received through the designated email account (details supplied); and if not, the reason. [32172/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-05-06 · to Transport
147. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether he accepts that delays or failure to respond to public representative appeals through the designated email account (details supplied) obstructs constituency casework and may result in individuals being left without valid driving licences, permits or access to essential services; and the steps being taken to ensure timely responses. […
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-04-30 · to Social
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]
Louise O'Reilly
written
2026-04-28 · to Climate
283. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department or the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland intends to undertake a public information campaign on best practice for households using air-to-water heat pumps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29712/26]
Niamh Smyth
written
2026-04-28 · to Health
1291. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); to provide an update on the place requested by the family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30959/26]
Ged Nash
written
2026-04-28 · to Rural
1321. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if it is the current policy of his private office/Department to formally invite or notify all local Oireachtas members of constituency events at which Ministers are in attendance in the course of performing their ministerial duties and functions; if he will provide the Department's current policy or prot…
Ged Nash
written
2026-04-28 · to Rural
1322. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide a list of all events across every constituency attended by the Minister in the course of his ministerial duties since 1 January 2026, where formal invitations/notifications to attend were not issued by his office to all local Oireachtas members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
Michael Cahill
written
2026-04-21 · to Enterprise
471. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28431/26]
Marie Sherlock
written
2026-04-21 · to Education
506. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the phoneline dealing with teachers’ pay inquiries is only available on two days every fortnight. [28339/26]
Barry Heneghan
written
2026-04-16 · to Climate
147. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the engagements his Department has had at EU and international level in response to the impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East, including reported attacks on global gas infrastructure, on energy security and supply chains; the actions being taken through these channels to mitigate risks to Ireland; and …
Eoin Hayes
written
2026-04-14 · to Health
2788. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) in respect of ongoing delays in scheduling critical surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24271/26]
Niamh Smyth
written
2026-04-14 · to Health
2796. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24296/26]
Louis O'Hara
written
2026-03-24 · to Transport
352. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with Galway County Council in relation to the future of Galway County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22382/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2026-03-18 · to Education
813. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19611/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2026-03-03 · to Foreign
227. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has spoken with the South Korean Ambassador to Ireland since her appointment. [16915/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-02-26 · to Justice
433. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date on which the working Group established to advise on the appropriate indexation rate for Periodic Payment Orders submitted its final report to his Department; the date on which he approved, in principle or otherwise, the recommendations of that Working Group; the date on which formal drafting instructions we…
John Paul O'Shea
written
2026-02-24 · to Enterprise
439. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has engaged with stakeholders regarding the redevelopment of the former sugar beet factory lands at Newberry, Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14063/26]
Paul Donnelly
written
2026-02-17 · to Foreign
250. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she spoke with the US House of Representatives speaker during her recent visit to Washington DC. [11600/26]
Barry Ward
written
2026-02-17 · to Foreign
256. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding any engagement she has had with the American authorities in relation to the detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11874/26]
Barry Ward
written
2026-02-17 · to Foreign
257. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her Department's work to ensure the fair treatment of an Irish citizen (details supplied) regarding their ongoing detention in the United States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11875/26]
Barry Ward
written
2026-02-17 · to Foreign
258. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the diplomatic efforts that have been put in place regarding the detention of an Irish citizen (details supplied) in America; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11876/26]