Parliamentary questions are an intrinsic part of Parliament and each year tens of thousands of questions are asked by Members.
Questions are usually published in a Questions Paper every sitting day and on specific days during summer recess.
Parliamentary questions are directed to each Department and answered by the appropriate Minister. Questions are directed to all Departments but some Departments get more than others. Questions designated for oral reply may be heard in plenary sessions of the Dáil but the vast majority of questions are answered in written replies.
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Last updated: Fri, 29 Nov 2024