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 24 Feb 2026 · to Social
731. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if 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. [15190/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Justice
768. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of deportation orders currently unenforced, and the reasons; the length of time people typically remain after a final decision; the actions to decrease the number of appeals, while still protecting due process. [14591/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Justice
777. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14747/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Children
847. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 2413 of 13 January 2026, if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised therein; if she will respond to the specific questions outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14000/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Children
853. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the current status of the child's engagement with CDNT services, including access to psychology supports; the waiting time for an assessment; whether a case (details supplied) can be prioritised in light of the prolonged absence from school; and if she will make a statement on the mat…
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
301. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application for an ASD unit for a school (details supplied); if the application has been reviewed by her Department; the current status of same; the timeline for a decision in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13445/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
328. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the proposed ASD classroom; the current status of the school’s application with her Department; the stage the project is at within the approval process; the anticipated timeline for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13561/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
371. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application (details supplied) for required accommodation; if the application has been reviewed by her Department; the current status of same; the timeline for a decision in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13905/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Education
378. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on additional school accommodation application (details supplied); if the application has been reviewed by her Department; if so, the current status of same; the timeline for a decision in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13955/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Health
567. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to their personal assistant budget, where an increase was verbally agreed by the HSE but has not been reflected in recent payments; the reason the agreed hourly rate increase has not been implemented; the steps being taken rectify the matter as a matter of urgency; and if she will make…
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Health
682. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving enough home help hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13956/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Education
139. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of their PME scheme application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13163/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Justice
227. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13166/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Children
246. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) who has recently transitioned from children’s disability services upon reaching the age of 18 and is currently without access to respite supports; the steps being taken to ensure appropriate adult respite provision is identified in this case; and if she will make a state…
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Feb 2026 · to Health
290. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (detail supplied) is waiting on a follow-up appointment in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13183/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Education
138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a case (details supplied) and provide an update on this extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10667/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Housing
202. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review correspondence (details supplied); the additional funding available in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10759/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
313. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10646/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
314. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite a procedure for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10652/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Health
349. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10736/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Feb 2026 · to Rural
393. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the community services programme scheme is opening in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10661/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
393. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review issues raised with this Deputy (details supplied); the steps his Department has taken or will take to counter same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9853/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
457. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update and date of completion and commission of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9811/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
466. 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. [10485/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
571. 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. [9607/26]