Niamh Smyth
Portrait: Niamh Smyth (CC BY 4.0) · source file
Fianna Fáil · Cavan-Monaghan · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 297 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 147 debate contributions
- 923 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Cavan-Monaghan 2024-11-29 to present
- party Fianna Fáil 2024-11-29 to present
- office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment 2025-01-29 to 2025-06-01
- office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment 2025-06-02 to present
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2025-10-07 · to Social
367. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case will be reviewed of a person (details supplied) who has appealed a decision on carer’s allowance; if consideration can be given to expediting this appeal, given the person’s urgent financial circumstances and caring responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53305/25]
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2025-10-07 · to Health
614. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for a procedure for a person (details supplied) will be expedited as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53275/25]
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2025-10-07 · to Health
665. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review issues in correspondence (details supplied) specifically in relation to Cavan Monaghan; the steps her Department has taken to fill this vacant position since January 2024; if she will provide a timeframe for recruitment of this much needed counsellor; if she will review the shortfalls in funding and numerous business cases submitted particularly in relation to Cavan Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53543/25]
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2025-10-07 · to Health
669. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been left waiting indefinitely for necessary orthognathic surgery, despite being placed on a priority list; the steps she is taking to address the absence of an orthodontic consultant in Dundalk since 2022; if she will arrange for this patient to be treated in another HSE facility, or alternatively facilitate access through the Cross-Border Directive or other suitable arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53586/25]
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2025-10-07 · to Further and Higher Education
731. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) who has appealed the decision regarding their SUSI grant to the Student Appeal Board; if he will provide an update on the status of this appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53442/25]
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2025-10-01 · to Education
64. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a PME student (details supplied) who completed all required course work and school placements in 2024, but whose formal award was not issued until early 2025; if such cases can be deemed eligible for the PME refund scheme for 2024, given that the requirements were fully completed within that year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52215/25]
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2025-10-01 · to Housing
94. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review correspondence (details supplied) regarding wastewater treatment plants; and if he'll provide clarity on this matter for the local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52312/25]
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2025-10-01 · to Justice
126. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the situation regarding an applicant for an EU1 treaty rights application whose Irish residence permit has expired and whose application is currently under review; if such a person is permitted to travel to their country of origin on holiday while awaiting a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52311/25]
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2025-10-01 · to Health
178. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still waiting on knee surgery in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52201/25]
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2025-10-01 · to Health
179. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person will be reviewed (details supplied) whose home help supports ceased when she was admitted to hospital; the reason the service has not been reinstated since her discharge; if she will address concerns that the HSE has indicated the service is “out of tender”, with no provider yet allocated; if she will ensure that urgent home support is restored in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52202/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Climate
215. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51510/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Education
461. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if he will review a case (details supplied); if he will take into account that the school in question is the only girls-only school available to them in the area; if, in view of these exceptional circumstances, he will allow tickets to be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51522/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Education
511. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will issue a school transport ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52046/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Social
656. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite a decision in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51866/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Justice
688. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline options available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51478/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Children
779. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review correspondence regarding foster carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51597/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Children
781. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review an application under the family resource centre programme (details supplied); if she will outline the reasons this application was unsuccessful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51617/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Health
840. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full time care allocated which has been allocated, with no care provided at weekends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51174/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Health
888. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is still awaiting ultrasound treatment in Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51596/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Health
902. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will expedite the appointment in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51870/25]
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2025-09-30 · to Further and Higher Education
960. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure that a further review is carried out in relation to a SUSI grant assessment (details supplied); if he will confirm that all documentation provided by the applicant, including employer forms and school confirmation, was fully taken into account; if he will clarify the reason that after additional evidence has been submitted, the assessment outcome did not change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51255/25]
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2025-09-24 · to Transport
13. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if a proposed bus stop could be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50550/25]
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2025-09-24 · to Education
65. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she examine the case for extra accommodation raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she will provide an update on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50707/25]
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2025-09-24 · to Health
180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a link and details within same and provide an update on this impending dispute (details supplied); the steps her Department is taking to resolve this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50654/25]
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2025-09-23 · to Transport
158. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence regarding a driving test cancellation (details supplied); if measures will be taken to avoid short-notice cancellations in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49785/25]