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Sports Events

49 questions from 30 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 21 October 2026.

49
questions
41 written, 8 oral
30
TDs have asked
7
parties and groups
Independents counted together
6
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 20250
February 20254
March 20251
April 20251
May 20251
June 20251
July 20252
August 20250
September 20251
October 20251
November 20253
December 20250
January 20264
February 20261
March 20267
April 20261
May 20266
June 20269
July 20261
August 20260
September 20264
October 20261

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.

  • Fianna Fáil11 from 6 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael8 from 5 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Independent3 from 2 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Labour Party3 from 2 TDs · 11 seats today
  • People Before Profit-Solidarity6 from 3 TDs · 3 seats today
  • Sinn Féin12 from 9 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

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

  1. 4
  2. 4
  3. 4
  4. 3
  5. 2
  6. 2
  7. 2
  8. 2

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Debated under the same heading

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The questions

Daniel Ennis Written 21 Oct 2026 · to Culture
86. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether security and transport costs are included in the €14.275 million operational budget for hosting an event (details supplied); and when a full, updated estimate of the total cost to the State will be published. [74739/26]
Grace Boland Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Culture
657. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the actions being taken by Government to strengthen Ireland's position as a host location for major international golf championships. [65725/26]
Grace Boland Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Culture
658. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if discussions have taken place regarding the hosting of a major women's golf championship at a club (details supplied) in advance of any men's championship. [65724/26]
Grace Boland Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Culture
659. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if an economic impact assessment has been undertaken in relation to hosting a major championship at a club (details supplied); and the estimated tourism, employment and regional economic benefits identified. [65720/26]
Grace Boland Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Culture
660. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of discussions between his Department, and organisations (details supplied) regarding the hosting of a major international golf championship; the key milestones remaining before a Government decision is made; and the anticipated timeline for that decision. [65719/26]
Thomas Gould Oral 2 Jul 2026 · to Foreign
9. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has held any meetings on the Ireland-Israel match. [49388/26]
Carol Nolan Written 16 Jun 2026 · to Culture
552. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to confirm his recent public comments that he supports a fan boycott of the forthcoming soccer matches against Israel but opposes a boycott by the FAI; his reasons for this position; the way in which it is consistent that individual citizens should boycott the games in circumstances where he believes an association funded in large part b…
Joanna Byrne Oral 11 Jun 2026 · to Culture
62. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in view of Ministers' comments that they will not attend the Ireland v Israel Nations League fixtures, if he will call for a boycott of these fixtures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43392/26]
Ruth Coppinger Oral 11 Jun 2026 · to Culture
66. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to report on his engagements with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the upcoming Nations’ League fixtures with Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44836/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Oral 11 Jun 2026 · to Culture
67. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the level of engagement he has had with an organisation (details supplied) and other relevant agencies in relation to safety and security arrangements for the upcoming Ireland v Israel match in Dublin; whether he is satisfied that all necessary measures are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44321/26]
Sinéad Gibney Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Culture
90. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether his Department has engaged with relevant bodies under his aegis over the financial implications of the cancellation of the Ireland Israel fixtures or refusal to broadcast them should they go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44494/26]
Joe Cooney Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Culture
118. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the current status of any application submitted in support of the Grand Départ of the Tour de France being considered for Counties Clare, Limerick and Galway, and the wider Wild Atlantic Way corridor; if any engagement has taken place with cycling and tourism bodies on the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44128/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Culture
215. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the level of financial investment expected to be incurred by his Department to support a sporting event (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44737/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Culture
1014. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the benefits and legacy that will be delivered to the country from hosting the Women's Champions League Final in Dublin in 2029; the projected cost to the State; and the financial and social benefits that will come from the project. [44098/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Culture
1015. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the benefits and legacy that will be delivered to the country from hosting the Ryder Cup in Ireland in 2027; the projected cost to the State; the financial and social benefits that will come from the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44099/26]
Thomas Gould Written 21 May 2026 · to Foreign
64. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has attended any meetings to discuss the Israeli-Ireland soccer match. [38214/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 19 May 2026 · to Culture
583. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Ireland's strategy around attracting major international sporting events and developing the necessary infrastructure; and if consideration could be given in the long-term future to hosting or co-hosting a Summer Olympic Games. [37824/26]
Pat Buckley Written 12 May 2026 · to Justice
861. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the security screening process that will be in place for participants, management and supporters of Israel when they visit Ireland to play in the Aviva stadium on 4 October 2026; and if he intends to arrest any person who is reported or known to be an active participant in genocide in Gaza. [35228/26]
Mark Ward Oral 7 May 2026 · to Culture
7. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will call for a boycott of the upcoming Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel on the grounds that Israel is an apartheid state that has engaged in ethnic cleansing and genocide; his engagement with an organisation (details supplied) on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32981/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 7 May 2026 · to Culture
43. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress being made on the UK and Ireland bid for the 2028 UEFA European Championships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32808/26]
Willie O'Dea Written 7 May 2026 · to Culture
64. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to ensure that the two upcoming international events, the Ryder Cup 2027 and UEFA EURO 2028, will have lasting legacy impacts for communities across Ireland. [33422/26]
Emer Currie Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Culture
1600. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether his Department has considered any proposals regarding a sporting event (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26336/26]
John Brady Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Culture
933. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement his Department has undertaken in relation to a sporting event (details supplied) taking place in Croke Park; if his Department is willing to commit resources as they have done with other recent major sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19028/26]
Mairéad Farrell Oral 3 Mar 2026 · to Culture
145. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the possibility of derogation from the World Athletics 1934 political boundary rule that prohibits athletes from the North of Ireland from representing Ireland at European and world athletics competitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16819/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Culture
162. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the solutions being considered to address anti-social behaviour and the use of flares at League of Ireland games following a match (details supplied); the length of time the funding pause for applications from League of Ireland clubs for astro pitches will last; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16761/26]