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Office of Public Works

390 questions from 86 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.

390
questions
385 written, 5 oral
86
TDs have asked
11
parties and groups
Independents counted together
5
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 202510
February 202527
March 202511
April 202515
May 202521
June 202522
July 202525
August 20250
September 202520
October 202513
November 202530
December 202518
January 202621
February 202625
March 202616
April 202623
May 202620
June 202620
July 202626
August 20260
September 202615
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.

  • 100% RDR4 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Aontú22 from 2 TDs · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil70 from 24 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael66 from 13 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party11 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent31 from 7 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland3 from 1 TD · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party28 from 8 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity1 from 1 TD · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin131 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. 18
  2. 16
  3. 14
  4. 12
  5. 12
  6. 12
  7. 11
  8. 11

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Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Conor D McGuinness Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
460. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a list of all capital works upgrades carried out at Waterford Garda station by the OPW since 2023, in tabular form. [9845/26]
Michael Healy-Rae Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
411. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if safety signage could be erected at the Staigue Ring Fort, Castlecove by the Office of Public Works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7680/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
419. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE qualified health and safety advisors employed by the OPW as of 27 January 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8188/26]
Liam Quaide Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
429. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his officials will refurbish the entrance doors of Kilmainham Gaol Courthouse, which are in a dilapidated condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8564/26]
Liam Quaide Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
430. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the works on the new bridge in the War Memorial Gardens; when they will be complete; the estimated opening date for members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8565/26]
Liam Quaide Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
431. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when works will be complete on the Magazine Fort at the Phoenix Park; when he expects it to be open for guided tours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8566/26]
Robert Troy Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
433. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will ensure that the OPW prioritise works to an area (details supplied). [8650/26]
John Clendennen Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
34. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development and public access; and if he w…
John Clendennen Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
35. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development; and if he will make a stateme…
John Clendennen Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
36. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of considerations by a State body in relation to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a decision is expected to be made regarding its future status or development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6745/26]
Alan Kelly Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
408. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a list of all properties owned by the OPW in the town of Nenagh; and their uses. [5653/26]
Claire Kerrane Written 21 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
86. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will issue emergency funding to a project at an OPW site (details supplied) to see the project to the end of 2026, and allow time for the project to source alternative longer term funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4768/26]
Thomas Gould Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
415. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of works on the Weir at Ballincollig Regional Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3450/26]
Thomas Gould Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
416. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plan for improvement works at Kilcrea Abbey at Kilcrea, Cork given the increasingly poor condition of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3451/26]
James O'Connor Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
417. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline to publish the terms and conditions following the announcement of the increase in funding supports available to local authorities under the OPW minor works scheme in August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
421. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to list all the OPW owned sites in County Kilkenny, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3576/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
422. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide details of all the OPW owned sites in County Carlow, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3578/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
428. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works in excess of €40,000 that the OPW carried out at Mullingar Garda Station in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [4177/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
429. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works in excess of €40,000 that the OPW carried out at Granard Garda Station in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [4178/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
430. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works in excess of €40,000 that the OPW carried out at Longford Garda Station in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [4179/26]
Cian O'Callaghan Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
320. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works can provide an update on the location of the new proposed Garda station for Northern Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3026/26]
John Clendennen Written 14 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
41. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider a proposal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2624/26]
Noel McCarthy Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
889. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 6 March 2025, to provide an update on works to upgrade a Garda station (details supplied); the full amount expended to date on this upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1838/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
893. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a list of addresses, properties and sites owned by the Office of Public Works which are vacant or derelict; and the reasons, in tabular form. [74007/25]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Public Expenditure
894. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if ground rents are paid by the Office of Public Works on public buildings; and, if so, for a list of buildings for which ground rents are paid; the amount paid per year; and the landlord to which it is paid, in tabular form. [74008/25]