Departmental Reviews
An official questions-paper heading. 525 questions (2 oral, 523 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 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 11 |
| Mar 2025 | 27 |
| Apr 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 16 |
| Jun 2025 | 35 |
| Jul 2025 | 25 |
| Sep 2025 | 25 |
| Oct 2025 | 18 |
| Nov 2025 | 42 |
| Dec 2025 | 39 |
| Jan 2026 | 18 |
| Feb 2026 | 49 |
| Mar 2026 | 26 |
| Apr 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| Jun 2026 | 43 |
| Jul 2026 | 24 |
Addressed to
| Department | Questions |
|---|---|
| Health | 162 |
| Social | 52 |
| Justice | 52 |
| Education | 49 |
| Finance | 40 |
| Children | 36 |
| Housing | 28 |
| Transport | 19 |
| Agriculture | 18 |
| Enterprise | 15 |
| Climate | 13 |
| Public Expenditure | 10 |
| Rural | 10 |
| Culture | 8 |
| Further and Higher Education | 6 |
| Foreign | 4 |
| Environment | 2 |
| Tourism | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | Departmental Reviews |
| 2025-05-29 | Departmental Reviews |
The questions
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-12-16 · to Health
941. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if they will be prioritised considering the ongoing decline in their condition; if she will clarify the person's position on the waiting list; the expected timeline for treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71575/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-16 · to Health
1005. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the steps taken by her Department to assess the implications of the Cass Review for Irish policy on gender-related healthcare for minors; and to specify any policy changes, clinical standards or risk-mitigation measures introduced as a result. [71978/25]
Jennifer Whitmore
written
2025-12-11 · to Climate
295. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to explain the steps involved in the review and approval process for the forthcoming carbon budgets, and the expected timeline for this process, in light of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action’s recommendation that the budgets be aligned with the Paris test rather than temperature neutrality; how …
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-12-11 · to Transport
322. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address concerns raised therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70932/25]
Martin Daly
written
2025-12-11 · to Health
548. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reviewed the findings of the health and social care professions workforce survey, which reported high levels of stress, burnout, and vacancy rates among occupational therapy; and the actions that will be taken to address these issues. [70951/25]
Pádraig Rice
written
2025-12-11 · to Health
563. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will commission a nationwide review of long and short-stay community beds, given the urgent need to increase capacity in community hospitals, community nursing units and long-stay facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70969/25]
Pádraig Rice
written
2025-12-11 · to Health
567. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of each of the recommendations from the Review of Nursing Homes Complaints Policies Report, published in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70973/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-11 · to Health
571. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health when she will publish the completed expert group review on the implications of the Cass Review for gender healthcare services in Ireland, given that the HSE has confirmed that the review has been completed and submitted for consideration; the policy basis for withholding this material from the Oireachtas; and the steps she is taking to ensure t…
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-12-11 · to Health
622. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and advice provided on the matter; if they can be moved to the local facility where they are on a list or remain where there are until a bed becomes available to avoid upset; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71293/25]
Colm Burke
written
2025-12-09 · to Enterprise
372. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the final recommendations from a review of the occupations lists for employment permits will be published, in view of the public consultation process closing on the 19 September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69842/25]
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-12-09 · to Education
391. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a case (details supplied); if a review of the case can be undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69212/25]
James Geoghegan
written
2025-12-09 · to Education
394. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69296/25]
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-12-09 · to Social
568. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if, in view of their circumstances, arrears will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70006/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-09 · to Justice
601. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to review regulation, investigative procedures, and venue responsibilities in light of increasing reports of serious incidents involving private security staff. [69234/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-09 · to Justice
602. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commission a comprehensive review of the Private Security Services Act 2004 addressing licensing, citizen's arrest, holding rooms, training, complaints, and duty of care. [69236/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-09 · to Justice
604. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will consider introducing a mandatory reporting requirement obliging licensed venues to notify the Private Security Authority of any civil claim or settlement arising from alleged misconduct by private security personnel. [69266/25]
Peadar Tóibín
written
2025-12-09 · to Justice
606. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [69316/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-09 · to Health
966. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has undertaken a detailed assessment of the implications of the Cass Review for Irish policy on gender-related healthcare for minors; and the resulting changes to policy, clinical standards or risk-mitigation measures. [69430/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-09 · to Health
967. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has conducted any audits or reviews relating to historical referral practices, clinical oversight, training pathways or governance arrangements in gender-identity services for minors; and the scope and findings of any such work along with the current safeguards that apply to new referrals. [69431/25]
Colm Burke
written
2025-12-09 · to Health
1003. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if a consultation process has been put in place with patient advocacy groups, GPs, pharmacies and other stakeholders in respect of the review being carried out by the Health Products Regulatory Authority on the method of sale and supply of codeine containing medicinal products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69679/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-12-04 · to Justice
369. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has made a decision on the recommendation issued by the Law Society in January 2023 to amend or remove the requirement for family home declarations and to replace them with a statement of truth; the status of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68621/25]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2025-12-04 · to Justice
374. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the need for formal public guidance, accessible online and through Garda stations, clarifying the responsibilities, limits, and legal risks associated with a citizen’s arrest; and the timeline for developing such guidance. [68753/25]
Niamh Smyth
written
2025-12-04 · to Children
392. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on their request for an increase in their personal assistant budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68961/25]
Matt Carthy
written
2025-12-04 · to Health
454. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 134 of 20 November 2025, and 943 of 25 November 2025, the current status of the review to assess the resources required to change the final check-in time at the minor injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital to 8pm; when this review will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68697/25]
Pádraig Rice
written
2025-12-03 · to Health
258. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the planned review into baby and maternal deaths; if this review has begun; if not, if it will begin before the end of 2025; the timeline for competition of the review; the role that experts in the area and parent groups will have in this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68317/25]