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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

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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 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
575. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the pilot scheme (details supplied) if she plans to introduce the scheme permanently; if her attention has been drawn to the good work it is doing on the ground and the positive feedback being received on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9782/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
595. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the DEIS review; when the review will conclude; the way in which schools outside of DEIS can engage in the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9848/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Housing
715. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review issues raised with this Deputy (details supplied) in relation to housing and provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9850/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Housing
720. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the planning concerns with change of use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10104/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Social
736. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person can be reviewed (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9234/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1070. 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; the status of this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9657/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1097. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9816/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1103. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to install a second MRI scanner (details supplied) at Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9847/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1209. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10424/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1251. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9779/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Transport
344. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently awaiting the exchange of an Australian driver licence for an Irish licence through the NDSL; the current processing timelines for such exchanges; if consideration can be given to expediting this application in view of the individual’s circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the…
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Justice
786. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an IRP card will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7798/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1036. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awaiting a total knee replacement for over five years at Beaumont Hospital; the reason, despite the length of time on the waiting list and the clinical complexity of the case, surgery has still not being scheduled; the steps which are being taken to prioritise long-waiting patients whose qual…
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1045. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the arrangements in place to ensure patients can access their dental records and continuity of care in such circumstances; if any guidance is available to patients who have paid for treatment that was not completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7740/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1088. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has had an appointment cancelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8065/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Social
117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if appeal payments can be accelerated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6783/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
507. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total expenditure by the Government in getting a project ready and refurbished for opening in 2025 (details supplied); the total expenditure to date including recently announced investment extension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5931/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Education
554. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the recognition of teaching years abroad is being addressed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6309/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Children
840. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the funding avenues which are open for after school services for national schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5548/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Children
857. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review an application by a group (details supplied); if this application is still live to be considered for the next round of funding to be announced this year; if not, if re-application on behalf of the group is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5848/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Children
873. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to expedite and assessment of need (details supplied) waiting 36-months in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5991/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
916. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) did not qualify for a buggy for a child with exceptional needs. [5428/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1038. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding an appointment for a person (details supplied); if a date has been set for assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5927/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1042. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a cardiology appointment in Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6002/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Health
1043. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied) and expedite an appointment for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6009/26]