Pearse Doherty TD
Sinn Féin · Donegal constituency
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- 2 declared interest record(s)
- 1387 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 316,683 in member payment records
- 31 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- July 08, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateRenewable Energy Generation
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when a response will issue to correspondence (details supplied) that was sent to him by this Deputy on 2 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 08, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceBanking Sector
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will confirm the Government received a non-binding proposal (details supplied) in August 2025 separate to the 5 September 2025 offer and to outline the details of same; to clarify the reason the August proposal was concluded to have amounted to an offer.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for TaoiseachDepartmental Reports
Asked the Taoiseach if he will provide a date for the meeting he recently committed to with the families and survivors of the Creeslough explosion.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an online passport application for a person (details supplied) living in the North that was submitted on 19 April 2026 will issue on time for their travel date of 9 July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseMedia Sector
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a full list of all ‘trusted flagger’ under the digital services act with Coimisiún na Meán; and the date that they applied and were assigned this status, in tabular form.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Policy
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, as part of the new national planning statement, he will review or amend the provisions of the national roads guidelines that restrict one-off housing on national secondary roads such as the N56; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeInternational Protection
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for additional IPAS accommodation centres in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHome Help Service
Asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to implement home support approved in November 2025 for an elderly person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the reason for the seven-month delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceBanking Sector
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will engage with the banks on the possibility of applying a waiver for banks fees for certain non-profit organisations such as community groups, parents associations and residents groups.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Payments
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing all core weekly social welfare payments by €1, in tabular form.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceDepartmental Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 23 June 2026, the estimated first and full year cost in 2027 of not proceeding with a schedule for carbon tax increases this year or next.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceDepartmental Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 744, 745, 746, 747 of 29 July 2025, to provide updated figures in relation to the cost of abolishing local property tax excluding the LPT paid by local authorities and AHBs and all landlords (second and more properties).
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceCentral Bank of Ireland
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the financial regulator in Luxembourg the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has confirmed to the Central Bank if they will take on again the role of assessing for approval the prospectus of Israeli war bonds this September.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceCentral Bank of Ireland
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the role assessing for approval the prospectus of Israeli war bonds will default to the Central Bank if the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) declines to take on the role of assessing for approval the prospectus.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceCentral Bank of Ireland
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when confirmation will be provided on whether the CSSF will again take on the role of assessing for approval the prospectus of Israeli war bonds this September.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationEducational Disadvantage
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason special needs assistant support is no longer being provided as part of the school-based DEIS literacy and numeracy summer programme; the way in which this decision aligns with her Department's commitment to inclusive education; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenEarly Childhood Care and Education
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider reducing the minimum entry age for children attending naíonraí, without altering eligibility for the ECCE scheme, in order to support enrolment and the sustainability of rural early years settings such as (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceState Savings Schemes
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there will be any public consultation prior to the launch of the savings and investment account scheme.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceFuel Prices
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline his approach to excise duty on fuel from the end of July.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the most appropriate way to deliver a fair tax package for workers that ensures an equitable distribution of the benefit.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceBanking Sector
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of offers made for PTSB prior to the launch of the formal sales process and to outline the engagement with the executive management of PTSB regarding the offers.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Collection
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his rationale for ruling out introducing an entity level tax on vulture funds using IREF structures to own residential property, despite his own Department recognising there is a 'strong case' for such a tax in order to ensure rental income does not flow out of the State untaxed.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceHouse Sales
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of homes and total value of homes that have been bulk purchased in 2025 and to date in 2026, and subject to the higher rate of stamp duty, since the higher rate was introduced.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceDepartmental Policies
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will design and set up a dormant funds scheme for dormant investment funds in the State which currently hold €102 million and not leave the assessment of the feasibility and design to the funds industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingDefective Building Materials
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the changes now needed to the enhanced defective concrete block grant scheme in view of the publishing of the NSAI’s new standard I.S. 465:2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingPlanning Issues
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the proposed review of rural housing planning policies, if he will review planning restrictions affecting applicants seeking permission for one-off housing developments along the N56 in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSpecial Educational Needs
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 584 of 17 February 2026, when a reply will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Appeals
Asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a decision on their appeal for domiciliary care allowance; if the appeal can be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health if a referral has been made for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal to St. Patrick's Mental health services for dedicated OCD CBT; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the turnover of psychiatrists within the community mental health team in County Donegal for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will have access to a community mental health nurse in addition to a psychiatrist; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that would be raised in 2027 by reversing the VAT rate cut for apartments introduced in Budget 2026.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated number of individual premises and businesses that benefit from the VAT cut to hospitality; the average benefit per premises; and the average benefit per company.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue that will be raised by applying a minimum effective tax rate of 40% for those on incomes above €150,000, increasing by 1% point for each additional €10,000 in income up to 250,000 for individually assessed income, and above €190,000 increasing by 1% point for each additional €10,000 in income earned up to €290,000, for jointly assessed income; the minimum effective rate to be applied to gross income; and the taxes to be incorporated which are income tax and USC.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated first and full year cost of exempting the first €40,000 all workers earn from USC.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated first and full year cost of removing stamp duty for first-time buyers on properties below the value of €500,000.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated first and full year cost of abolishing local property tax excluding landlords and multi-property ownership.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the first and full year cost in 2027 of not proceeding with any schedule carbon tax increases this year or next.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated first and full year cost in 2027 of restoring trade union tax relief.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated first and full year cost of increasing the rent tax credit with the credit equivalent to 8.3% of an individual’s annual rent, with a minimum credit of €1,500 and a maximum credit of €2,500, per year, clarifying both the full cost and the estimated net cost if the Government has any funding allocated for rent relief in 2027.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised from tapering personal, employee and earned income tax credits by 2.5% per €1,000 on individual income between €100,000 and €140,000 per year, resulting in no entitlement to these tax credits when income is in excess of €140,000.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised from applying a 3% USC charge on individual incomes over €140,000.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Code
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised from applying a 3% USC charge on individual incomes over €500,000.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised by restricting the employer PRSI exemption for share-based remuneration to SMEs.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the revenue raised by extending a 1% Stamp Duty for all share buybacks.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the revenue raised by reducing standard fund threshold from €2.2 to €1.5 million.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made for a school transport application for a child (details supplied) to travel on SEN transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Appeals
Asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal decision on a one parent family application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Insurance
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the revenue raised by removing the 9.15% employer PRSI band.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDental Services
Asked the Minister for Health for a list of all dentists accepting medical card holders, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- July 08, 2026DebateFinance Bill 2026: From the Seanad
- July 07, 2026DebatePostal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- July 07, 2026DebatePlanning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
- July 02, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- July 02, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- July 01, 2026MotionCost of Living: Motion [Private Members]
- June 30, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
- June 25, 2026QuestionState Savings Schemes
- June 25, 2026QuestionFuel Prices
- June 25, 2026QuestionTax Code
- June 25, 2026QuestionBanking Sector
- June 24, 2026MotionState Responsibility for Foundation Retention Risk in Defective Concrete Homes: Motion [Private Members]
- June 24, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- June 24, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 24, 2026BillreportNational Treasury Management Agency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Report Stage
- June 24, 2026DebateBuy-now-pay-later Companies and their Operations Providing Credit within the Irish Market: Discussion
- June 23, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- June 23, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
- June 23, 2026MotionDental and Orthodontic Services: Motion [Private Members]
- June 18, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- June 18, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 17, 2026DebateFinance Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
- June 11, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- June 11, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 10, 2026StatementTourism: Statements
- June 10, 2026DebateBudgetary Process: Discussion
- June 09, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- June 09, 2026DebateFinance Bill 2026: Second Stage
- June 09, 2026MotionStop the Game Campaign and FAI Participation in Matches against Israel: Motion [Private Members]
- May 28, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- May 28, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
- May 27, 2026DebateCentral Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage
- May 27, 2026DebateNational Treasury Management Agency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
- May 27, 2026MotionFiscal Planning Framework for Economic Certainty: Motion [Private Members]
- May 26, 2026MotionCost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]
- May 26, 2026QuestionCost of Living Issues
- May 26, 2026QuestionInsurance Industry
- May 26, 2026QuestionTax Code
- May 26, 2026QuestionBanking Sector
- May 26, 2026QuestionBanking Sector
- May 21, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- May 21, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- May 14, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- May 14, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- May 14, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- May 14, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- May 13, 2026DebateMedicinal Products
- May 07, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- April 30, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- April 30, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation