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 4 Mar 2026 · to Housing
173. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review a case (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the working group; the stage at which their works are at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17386/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Agriculture
218. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the measures to tackle bovine TB; the contact which has been made by his Department with relevant agencies in the North of Ireland; if he will disclose this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17385/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
267. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that routine appointments for dental care (details supplied) are not taking place due to staffing issues; the efforts her Department is making to assist staffing issues in counties Cavan and Monaghan presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17366/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
272. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the extension of hours (details supplied) at a hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17392/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
273. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the expansion of hours of (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17393/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
283. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the opening of Ballybay primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17426/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
295. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to outline plans to review the home support allowance grant rate (details supplied); if she has plans to review it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17526/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Mar 2026 · to Health
348. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1079 of 27 January 2026, if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will answer the question referred to therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17789/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
484. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16879/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Education
486. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the case of a school (details supplied) and provide an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16898/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Housing
587. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to introduce a scheme that would allow local authorities to facilitate the exchange of a privately owned larger dwelling for a smaller local authority property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16456/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Justice
649. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) who was granted international protection status but has been unable to register for an Irish residence permit due to technical issues with the online system; if alternative arrangements, including a manual registration appointment, can be facilitated in such circumstances; the s…
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
749. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on a Tusla application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16873/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Health
902. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will consider turning a project (details supplied) into an adult service once the permanent home is up and running for children in Monaghan Town; if she will provide an update on the new respite centre for children in Monaghan Town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16906/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Foreign
224. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16154/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Health
505. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence in respect of a person (details supplied) who has been informed that the night-time rate payable to their personal assistants is to be reduced; the reason this decision has been made in this case; whether the matter will be reconsidered in light of the person’s care need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15785/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Social
164. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied) and address the question referred therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15210/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Climate
264. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline any supports, schemes or interventions available in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15657/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
465. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will outline the position in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14042/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Education
559. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the correspondence regarding post-primary special class places (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; if she will provide an update on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14874/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Culture
617. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding the fibre broadband access at a location; if he will provide an update on the current status of broadband provision for this premises; the steps being taken to ensure delivery of high-speed fibre connectivity in the area; if the premises is included under the National Broadban…
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Culture
624. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding Irish arts recognition and synthetic media research; if he will outline what supports or funding streams available through his Department or its agencies for artists and researchers working at the intersection of the arts and artificial intelligence; whether specific measures …
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Housing
633. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14076/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
717. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14775/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
718. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the status of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14803/26]