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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 13 Jan 2026 · to Education
1238. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if it is possible to extend the school transport bus service referred to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1837/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Social
1565. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the decision can be expedited given the person’s financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1311/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Justice
1749. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to expedite a visa application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1885/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Agriculture
1799. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the correspondence from Monaghan County Council (details supplied); the position of his Department on the concerns raised therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74377/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Children
1979. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding Tusla applications (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1196/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2257. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if an appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74823/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2394. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of persons (details supplied); the reason the family is advised that certain care hours are being provided when carers are not attending on those days, including where care is stated to cover both parents but does not do so; the reason for the absence of weekend home support cover; the status of the promised respite placement; if forma…
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2396. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1360/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2413. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the questions raised in correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1435/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Health
2472. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a request for nursing home care in a facility which operates under the fair deal scheme; if clarification can be provided as to whether a person may be accommodated in such a facility on a private, self-funded basis outside of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1972/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Dec 2025 · to Transport
319. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 271 of 4 November 2025, the anticipated timeframe for a decision on the provision of additional or revised bus stop facilities at Ardkill Place, Ballinagh, County Cavan, under the bus stop enhancement programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73497/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Dec 2025 · to Education
460. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been seeking the correction of her pay scale and recognition of service following a period of career break and study leave; if she will clarify why the appropriate pay scale adjustment has not yet been applied despite the submission of the required documentation and confirmation that t…
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Dec 2025 · to Health
647. 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. [73397/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Foreign
33. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if this process can be expedited due to the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72799/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Culture
253. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been unable to obtain a fibre broadband connection to their home in a location (details supplied), despite fibre infrastructure being located within close proximity; the steps a company (details supplied) and its contractors have taken to resolve access issues relating to …
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Culture
260. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review correspondence regarding broadband connectivity (details supplied) and address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72785/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Housing
277. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review correspondence regarding the multi-unit residential development refund scheme for water/wastewater connection charges (details supplied); if there are plans to extend this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72589/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Dec 2025 · to Health
396. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if there are any plans to extend the scheme or move people to a different payment [72853/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
941. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if they will be prioritised considering the ongoing decline in their condition; if she will clarify the person's position on the waiting list; the expected timeline for treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71575/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
957. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; whether there are plans to approve the medication required for this condition for reimbursement under the drugs scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71718/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 16 Dec 2025 · to Health
1144. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the cross-border directive repayment for this individual can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72505/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Transport
322. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address concerns raised therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70932/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
562. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is receiving only 12 hours of home support per week, despite the HSE’s previous indication that 22 hours per week were being provided; if she will address the ongoing absence of weekend home support cover for both individuals; if the promised respite placement from 13-26 January has been formally communicated to the family; a…
Niamh Smyth Written 11 Dec 2025 · to Health
622. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and advice provided on the matter; if they can be moved to the local facility where they are on a list or remain where there are until a bed becomes available to avoid upset; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71293/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Dec 2025 · to Health
316. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); the reasons this person was refused the treatment referenced in the correspondence; the options available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70569/25]