TDs / Niamh Smyth

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Niamh Smyth

Fianna Fáil Cavan-Monaghan TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Official Oireachtas profile

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994
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
67,002
words spoken in the chamber
67,002 as a minister, 0 as a TD
328
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
161
topics asked about
Across 19 departments

From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.

What they ask about

The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.

Who they ask

The departments their questions were addressed to.

Month by month

Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.

Questions asked 994 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 160 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 41 0
February 2025 40 24
March 2025 61 0
April 2025 59 1
May 2025 47 3
June 2025 30 6
July 2025 34 10
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 101 26
October 2025 46 2
November 2025 61 15
December 2025 39 0
January 2026 45 15
February 2026 51 4
March 2026 63 4
April 2026 56 3
May 2026 56 12
June 2026 58 8
July 2026 35 14
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 59 12
October 2026 12 1

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 110 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.

Asked about similar topics

Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.

Party, constituency and offices

  1. constituency Cavan-Monaghan 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
  3. office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment 29 January 2025 to 1 June 2025
  4. office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment 2 June 2025 to now
Niamh Smyth Written 21 Oct 2026 · to Education
57. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to schools experiencing significant educational disadvantage that do not currently have DEIS status; the options for such schools to access additional supports and resources; and the status of previously approved school building projects. [74656/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 21 Oct 2026 · to Health
199. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence and circumstances of a child (details supplied); if she is aware of concerns regarding delays in accessing appropriate assessment and supports; and the steps being taken in the case. [74640/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 Oct 2026 · to Health
926. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an appointment following a recent referral to a specialist service; and if consideration can be given to expediting the appointment in light of the circumstances. [73813/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Transport
78. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport If he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the rescheduling of the driving test in question; and if a new test date could be expedited given the circumstances. [71525/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Finance
188. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide a response to the queries raised; and if he will consider a transitional arrangement under the help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers who received the previous maximum payment shortly before the increase announced in Budget 2027 and whose homes remain under co…
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Education
278. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 67955/26, if she will review the case of a person (details supplied). [71462/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Social
498. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will clarify the eligibility criteria for the cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; if persons with a permanent disability who are in full-time employment and not in receipt of a social welfare payment will qualify. [72068/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Social
502. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the eligibility criteria for the household benefits package and fuel allowance in the case of an Irish citizen (details supplied), who is in receipt of a disablement pension but resides in Northern Ireland; if residence outside the State automatically disqualifies a person from the household benefits package; and if the same residency…
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
830. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will ensure the care necessary if provided to the person. [72193/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Health
835. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [72123/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
892. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science If he will review the case of a person (details supplied) and provide an update on their SUSI application. [71676/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 6 Oct 2026 · to Education
208. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the school bus ticket application; and if the matter will be reconsidered given the exceptional circumstances. [69979/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Foreign
192. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade If she will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if the passport application can be expedited as a matter of urgency due to the upcoming travel date. [68085/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Foreign
200. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [68579/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Foreign
201. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade If the passport application for a person (details supplied) can be expedited. [68574/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Foreign
202. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade If the passport application for a person (details supplied) can be expedited. [68573/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
370. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth If this principal can be given consideration for retaining her administrative time by 80% even though her enrolment has increased and an ASD class has commenced and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68152/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
423. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review an application for school transport for a student (details supplied). [68271/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Education
431. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on an incremental credit application submitted to her Department; and if she will outline the expected timeframe for processing. [68937/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Social
500. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale behind the new DEY guidelines, whereby uneaten food supplies under the hot lunch scheme will not be sent home with the children at the end of the day (details supplied). [68137/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Health
802. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health why a constituent (details supplied) is waiting on a hip replacement; can the Minister confirm getting her an appointment as soon as possible, given that she is the main carer for her husband and needs the surgery. [68756/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Foreign
230. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if the application for a first-time passport will be expedited. [67709/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Transport
253. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport If he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will provide an update on the matter. [67879/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
321. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will confirm whether spare capacity exists on the school transport route for the 2026/2027 school year; and if the application could be reconsidered given that the student travelled on this service last year when capacity became available. [67899/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Education
324. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to parliamentary question 64517/26, if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the particular circumstances outlined whereby the schools classified as nearer are not suitable options for the student concerned; and if she will consider whether a capacity review of the route in question could provide a practi…