Niamh Smyth
Written
971. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26483/26]
TDs / Niamh Smyth
Niamh Smyth
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
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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
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- constituency Cavan-Monaghan 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
- office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment 29 January 2025 to 1 June 2025
- office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment 2 June 2025 to now
Niamh Smyth
Written
1241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to an incremental credit application for teaching service; the reasons for the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23890/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria for the appointment of home school liaison resources for schools under DEIS supports announced this week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24772/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1326. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24779/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1328. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24786/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1397. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); her plans to help teaching principals meet their demands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25322/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1440. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review an urgent emergency works application from a school (details supplied) relating to serious health and safety concerns, including lack of appropriate staff facilities, ongoing structural issues, and inadequate provision for special education; if she will expedite the application given the potential risk to staff and pupils; and if s…
Niamh Smyth
Written
1454. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review a school transport application (details supplied) seeking the establishment of a new bus route in the Bawnboy area, County Cavan; if she will engage with Bus Éireann regarding the feasibility of providing a service given local demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25998/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1606. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will answer the specific questions raised and address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26681/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1682. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his recent announcement regarding Developer-Led Wastewater Services Infrastructure (details supplied) will apply to a group of houses in a completely rural setting.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24485/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1856. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to the carer’s support grant; the eligibility criteria for the grant in cases where a person is not eligible for carer’s benefit or carer’s allowance; whether such a person may still qualify for the grant; and if so, whether the application should be made in the name of the carer or …
Niamh Smyth
Written
1880. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); address the question raised therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25118/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1881. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25204/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1905. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on their disability allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25580/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1936. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if a person in such circumstances may be eligible for any additional supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26669/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2175. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review a case (details supplied); if he will consider circumstances outlined and provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27086/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2796. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24296/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2927. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied) and address the issues outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24791/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2944. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24906/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
3013. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to schedule an urgent appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25321/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
3149. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding access to the Rotunda Hospital's NEST at Home neonatal support programme for families outside the Dublin catchment area; if she will address the concerns raised; if she will consider extending eligibility based on clinical need rather than geography; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26…
Niamh Smyth
Written
3204. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised in relation to access to appropriate mental health supports and services; if she will provide an update on the referral made to mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26456/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
3222. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 467 of 19 March 2026, if she will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if the concerns raised will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26508/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
3223. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); their position on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26510/26]
Niamh Smyth
Written
3243. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); if the surgery will be expedited due to the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26605/26]