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 14 Apr 2026 · to Health
3265. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the fair deal scheme; if the matter can be expedited due to the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26647/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Transport
181. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the steps that a person returning to Ireland must take to have their driving licence transferred back to an Irish one; if cases can be escalated based on needs for employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23186/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Transport
185. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing issues with the reliability of the 170-bus service from Cavan to Dundalk, including last-minute cancellations; the steps being taken to improve reliability and communication with passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23245/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Education
245. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the issues raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23417/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Education
255. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to introduce a new Gaelscoil (details supplied) in Cavan; if her Department have held any discussions on this to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23188/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Housing
294. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23127/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Justice
364. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the arrangements in place for individuals (details supplied) whose current employment permit expires while a renewal or new application is still under consideration; whether such individuals are permitted to continue working and travelling during this period; the immigration status that applies in these circumstances; and if he will ma…
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Mar 2026 · to Health
440. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll out of the shingles vaccine in Ireland; If her Department plans to introduce the vaccine for those over 50 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23184/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Social
170. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application renewal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22623/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Social
191. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the status of the related applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23051/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Health
317. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review 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. [22525/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Health
351. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment (details supplied); if a date has been set for assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22610/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Mar 2026 · to Health
377. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22761/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Transport
276. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a request for a Local Link bus stop near St. Mary’s Church in Bruskey, County Cavan; if the NTA will consider introducing a stop or amending the existing C2 Local Link service to serve the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21427/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Social
657. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21446/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Health
426. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting over two years on an appointment in Cavan general hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20998/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Mar 2026 · to Health
467. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been brought to the case of a person (details supplied) whose scheduled back surgery was cancelled due to lack of available beds; the steps being taken to ensure the procedure is rescheduled as soon as possible; the expected waiting time for the surgery; if there is any possibility of expediting the procedure given that the patient has already…
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Climate
137. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20531/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Public Expenditure
541. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
610. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a school's request for DEIS status; the criteria applied in assessing eligibility for DEIS designation; if her Department will reconsider the school's application; if any interim supports are available to schools in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18297…
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
720. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 24 February 2026, if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if she will answer the questions raised therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19033/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Education
769. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19344/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Social
1140. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) whose application for a free vision test was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18340/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Social
1192. 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 the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19638/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Social
1193. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied) regarding the eligibility for carer's allowance; if his Department has any plans to review the current 18.5 hour weekly work limit for recipients of carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19654/26]