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International Protection

1,252 questions from 100 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.

1,252
questions
1,243 written, 9 oral
100
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
14
departments asked

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 20259
February 202583
March 202526
April 202573
May 202578
June 202533
July 202570
August 20250
September 2025112
October 202548
November 2025140
December 202579
January 202652
February 202665
March 202631
April 202648
May 202697
June 202674
July 202647
August 20260
September 202639
October 202648

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.

  • Aontú164 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil98 from 25 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael109 from 15 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party12 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent228 from 8 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland219 from 3 TDs · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party69 from 10 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity27 from 3 TDs · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin252 from 24 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

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

  1. 189
  2. 116
  3. 115
  4. 95
  5. 69
  6. 58
  7. 55
  8. 46

Asked of

Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Eoin Ó Broin Written 5 Nov 2025 · to Justice
142. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of successful move-ons of people with status from IPAS accommodation to date in 2025; his Department’s definition of a successful move-on; the follow-up that is carried out on those who have moved-on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60256/25]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 5 Nov 2025 · to Justice
143. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the number of IPAS accommodation centres under HIQAs remit has fallen from 51 to 35 centres; which centres are now under HIQAs remit; if there are plans to expand HIQA's remit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60257/25]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 5 Nov 2025 · to Justice
144. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of inspections of IPAS centres not under HIQA's remit have been carried out by an independent inspectorate to date in 2025; the number of centres covered by those inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60258/25]
Gary Gannon Written 5 Nov 2025 · to Justice
148. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of international protection applications made by nationals of Brazil, Georgia and India in the months of June to October 2025; the median processing times of those applications to first instance and appeal; the number of those applicants who have received a vulnerability assessment; and if he will make a statement on the mat…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1091. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the statutory basis upon which S.I. No. 376 of 2023 was made; and if the Attorney General advised that the regulation complied with Article 15.2.1° of the Constitution. [59208/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1097. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department (details supplied) ever consulted with the former Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth prior to making the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1098. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to set out the precise legal and factual basis upon which the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023) were made; the submissions received and by whom on the matter. [59230/2…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1099. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department (details supplied) ever took legal advice from the Attorney General prior to making the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 605 of 2022) and the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023); and if so, if the Attorney…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1116. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has conducted or commissioned any review of the operation or impacts of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 376 of 2023), which removed the requirement for planning permission for certain developments providing accommodation for persons seeking international prote…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1117. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has sought or obtained legal advice on whether the exemption from normal planning procedures for accommodation centres for international protection applicants is compatible with Ireland’s obligations under the UNECE Aarhus Convention, particularly regarding the public’s right to information and participation in en…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1119. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has held any consultations with the Department of Children, Equality and Disability regarding the planning status, safety certification or long-term use of buildings converted to accommodate persons seeking international protection under the 2023 exempted development regulations; and if he will publish any memoran…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Housing
1120. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to bring forward amending legislation to ensure that the development or material change of use of any structure or land for the accommodation of international protection applicants shall be subject to the normal planning process under the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1241. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if persons from Ukraine residing in Ireland under temporary protection who have entered employment remain eligible for full state-provided accommodation and associated supports; the criteria applied to determine continued eligibility where income is being earned; the total cost to the Exchequer to date; and if he will make a statement…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1242. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the Government’s plans to review the current temporary protection arrangements for persons from Ukraine; the timeframe for proposed changes; the length of time the State plans to continue funding full accommodation and related supports at current levels, given the cost to the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5…
Ken O'Flynn Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1243. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department conducts any oversight, audit, or verification of eligibility for State-provided accommodation and supports for persons from Ukraine residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive, particularly where individuals have entered employment; and if he will provide details of any reviews, compliance checks, o…
Peadar Tóibín Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1249. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his current plans, or plans in development, for an IPAS centre, a temporary accommodation centre or any other accommodation centre at a location (details supplied). [57730/25]
Peadar Tóibín Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1250. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for housing if he or his Department have received any expression of interest from a business or individual in terms of the State entering into a contract regarding a location (details supplied). [57731/25]
Peadar Tóibín Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1251. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or his department have entered into contract current or future with any business regarding a location (details supplied). [57732/25]
Matt Carthy Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1262. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total period in which a company (details supplied) was utilised for accommodation for IPAS and/or beneficiaries of TPD; the total cost of this contract; if full payment has been made by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58003/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1283. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58442/25]
Peadar Tóibín Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1287. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of minors currently residing in the IPAS centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58540/25]
Mark Ward Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to purchase a facility (details supplied) for use as IPAS accommodation; the number that may be accommodated if the complex is purchased; and if he plans to engage with the local community about future plans for this facility. [58830/25]
John Lahart Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1293. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the level, occurrence and frequency of engagement with listed stakeholders regarding a facility (details supplied) [58854/25]
Carol Nolan Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1294. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has access to airline databases to monitor the departure of Ukrainians who were in temporary protection and who have decided to leave the State; if he will provide details of such movements between 1 January 2024 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58857/25]
Carol Nolan Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Justice
1298. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm if the vast majority of Somali nationals living in Ireland that have been granted international protection have previously been resident in Sweden, with many having Swedish citizenship; if he will accept that this constitutes an abuse of the international protection process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5…