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Departmental Correspondence

554 questions from 88 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 20 October 2026.

554
questions
554 written, 0 oral
88
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
20
departments asked

This is one of the catch-all headings the Oireachtas uses for how a department runs rather than what a question is about, so it is left out of the range and focus figures.

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 20250
February 20258
March 202515
April 202556
May 202512
June 202516
July 202534
August 20250
September 202528
October 202516
November 202520
December 202531
January 202650
February 202628
March 202645
April 202656
May 202642
June 202633
July 202638
August 20260
September 202614
October 202612

Who asks, by party

The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.

  • Aontú10 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil243 from 21 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael109 from 15 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party2 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent14 from 5 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland23 from 3 TDs · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party35 from 7 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity11 from 3 TDs · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin76 from 25 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. 60
  2. 60
  3. 51
  4. 37
  5. 34
  6. 26
  7. 19
  8. 15

The questions

Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1871. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19352/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
1927. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health her views on the promotion of a person despite the severity of the allegations against them (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19568/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
2049. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence from a family regarding a letter received from HSE (details supplied); if this is the correct procedure given the circumstances outlined by the family in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20077/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
2075. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20173/26]
Sean Fleming Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Health
2200. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20599/26]
Paula Butterly Written 5 Mar 2026 · to Education
337. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the ongoing delays in responding to correspondence regarding a school (details supplied); if she is aware that despite repeated correspondence from a person within her Department including multiple occasions in September, October, November and again on 25 November 2025 the matter had been referred to a line manager, no substantive up…
Niall Collins Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Children
229. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views in relation to a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17665/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
348. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1079 of 27 January 2026, if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will answer the question referred to therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17789/26]
Carol Nolan Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Climate
248. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has engaged with the Department of Public Expenditure; Infrastructure; Public Service Reform and Digitalisation on progressing the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16826/26]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
714. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to address the issues raised (details supplied) and give a full and comprehensive plan to the family. [16976/26]
Niall Collins Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
723. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16254/26]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
727. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if urgent assistance can be provided to a family in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16349/26]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
728. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently arrange the necessary services required by a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16363/26]
Niall Collins Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
759. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16986/26]
Sean Fleming Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Health
924. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health to reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16959/26]
Niall Collins Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Housing
160. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to address an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15425/26]
Carol Nolan Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Health
262. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will assist a person with a reimbursement request (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15400/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
465. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will outline the position in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14042/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
490. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address serious concerns raised in correspondence regarding a Kildare school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14224/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
559. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the correspondence regarding post-primary special class places (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; if she will provide an update on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14874/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
560. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if her Department has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14887/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
561. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has received correspondence from a school (details supplied); if she has responded to this correspondence; if she will ensure a review of the matter raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14889/26]
Robert Troy Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Health
970. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied). [14296/26]
Barry Ward Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Climate
200. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the Climate Action Plan 2026; if he will engage with this group in relation to their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13518/26]
Willie O'Dea Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
318. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm if she received correspondence dated 27 January 2026 from a company (detail supplied) when she intends to respond to this correspondence. [13545/26]