Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Peter Burke, Fine Gael TD for Longford‑Westmeath, took part in the Dáil’s “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí – Leaders’ Questions” session on 11 June 2026. During the proceedings he contributed to the questions directed at the government leaders, a routine feature of the parliamentary agenda that allows elected representatives from across the country to seek answers on policy matters and current affairs.

Burke’s participation followed his long service in national politics. He was first elected to the Dáil in 2016 after serving on Westmeath County Council and Mullingar Town Council since 2009. A chartered accountant by training, he has held several ministerial posts, including Minister of State for Local Government and Planning (2020‑22) and for EU Affairs and Defence (2022‑24), before being appointed Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in April 2024.

The leaders’ questions session is a key opportunity for TDs to hold the government accountable. Burke’s involvement reflects his continued engagement with issues that affect his constituents in Longford and Westmeath, as well as national policy priorities set by his party.

For the full transcript of the debate, see the Oireachtas record of the 11 June 2026 Dáil session.

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