Departmental Data
An official questions-paper heading. 3,994 questions (3 oral, 3,991 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
Questions under this heading, per month
Jan 2025Jul 2026
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| Month | Questions |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 34 |
| Feb 2025 | 83 |
| Mar 2025 | 109 |
| Apr 2025 | 199 |
| May 2025 | 70 |
| Jun 2025 | 294 |
| Jul 2025 | 286 |
| Sep 2025 | 289 |
| Oct 2025 | 144 |
| Nov 2025 | 345 |
| Dec 2025 | 296 |
| Jan 2026 | 192 |
| Feb 2026 | 284 |
| Mar 2026 | 121 |
| Apr 2026 | 263 |
| May 2026 | 415 |
| Jun 2026 | 310 |
| Jul 2026 | 260 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 1,016 |
| Justice | 451 |
| Education | 387 |
| Finance | 318 |
| Housing | 299 |
| Children | 283 |
| Social | 255 |
| Agriculture | 145 |
| Transport | 140 |
| Further and Higher Education | 128 |
| Public Expenditure | 128 |
| Enterprise | 105 |
| Climate | 79 |
| Rural | 71 |
| Foreign | 56 |
| Defence | 51 |
| Culture | 33 |
| Taoiseach | 33 |
| Tourism | 13 |
| Environment | 3 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Departmental Data |
| 2025-11-20 | Departmental Data |
| 2025-11-12 | Departmental Data |
The questions
Niamh Smyth
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2483. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the SUSI application for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42315/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2484. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he plans to appoint a talent and innovation attaché to Australia, Japan and Canada. [42338/26]
Catherine Callaghan
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2485. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current status of the proposed National Guidelines on Research Security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42374/26]
Catherine Callaghan
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2486. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when a National Contact Point for Research Security will be appointed in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42375/26]
Ciarán Ahern
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2495. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he expects the tuition support scheme for graduate entry medicine committed to in the Programme for Government will be established by the 2027/2028 academic year; whether supports will be backdated so that students who have already began their course are not disadvantaged; and if he w…
Michael Cahill
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2500. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to expedite the commercial diving centre which is to be established in Cahersiveen, County Kerry; to provide an up-to-date progress report on progression to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43523/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2501. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether their Department, the Higher Education Authority, or any body under their aegis has undertaken an assessment of the number of Irish-qualified graduates working abroad in healthcare and other critical skills sectors; whether estimates are available by profession, qualification type…
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-06-09 · to Further and Higher Education
2502. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether their Department has considered, proposed or participated in the development of any national strategy, programme, incentive scheme or interdepartmental initiative aimed at encouraging Irish-qualified graduates working overseas, including healthcare professionals, to return to Irel…
John Connolly
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2505. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to outline all the community-based organisations based on our off-shore islands that benefit from the Community Services Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41601/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2506. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of establishing an Irish language learning hub in Carna, County Galway to support the State's legislative target of 20% of public service employees being proficient in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41817/26]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2509. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by his Department on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if he will provide a breakdown by Departm…
Peadar Tóibín
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2510. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by his Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded…
Sorca Clarke
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2511. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total level of funding allocated to towns and villages in Longford-Westmeath under the town and village renewal scheme over the past five years; and the projects currently awaiting approval. [42319/26]
Sorca Clarke
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2512. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of community centres, sports clubs, and voluntary organisations in Longford and Westmeath that have applied for, but not received funding under recent community grant schemes. [42320/26]
Sorca Clarke
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2513. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether additional targeted funding is being considered for rural towns in Longford and Westmeath experiencing vacancy and dereliction. [42321/26]
Sorca Clarke
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2514. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the current status of outdoor recreation and greenway projects planned for Longford and Westmeath; and the timelines for delivery. [42322/26]
Sorca Clarke
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2515. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether his Department has assessed the impact of bank closures, post office service reductions, and declining public transport connectivity on rural isolation in parts of Longford and Westmeath. [42323/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2516. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the supports and incentives available for entrepreneurs and small/medium enterprises to develop business structures operating and serving through the medium of Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42376/26]
Eamon Scanlon
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2522. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will consider increasing financial support to an organisation (details supplied); the level of funding provided to the organisation under his Department’s schemes in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/26]
Alan Kelly
written
2026-06-09 · to Rural
2523. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of WTE qualified quantity surveyors employed by his Department as of 1 June 2026, in tabular form. [43846/26]
Aidan Farrelly
written
2026-05-28 · to Climate
194. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the annual spend on the non-domestic microgeneration grant over the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40979/26]
Pa Daly
written
2026-05-28 · to Climate
201. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide a breakdown of the dates on which the Government received arrears data from the CRU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41365/26]
Pa Daly
written
2026-05-28 · to Climate
205. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of applications for home retrofit loans, broken down by county in each of the quarter since the schemes inception. [41399/26]
Pa Daly
written
2026-05-28 · to Climate
206. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of home retrofit loans granted in each of the quarters since the schemes inception, broken down by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41408/26]
Malcolm Byrne
written
2026-05-28 · to Defence
210. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the number of Irish personnel who are or have been taking part in Operation Irini in the Mediterranean; if Ireland's participation will be continuing; if not, the reasons for withdrawing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41400/26]