Niamh Smyth
Written
1679. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58039/25]
TDs / Niamh Smyth
Niamh Smyth
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
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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
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- constituency Cavan-Monaghan 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
- office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment 29 January 2025 to 1 June 2025
- office Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment 2 June 2025 to now
Niamh Smyth
Written
1724. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a procedure will be expedited for a person (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58144/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1750. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting for an appointment since June 2024; if, due to the patient’s serious health issues, the appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58291/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1770. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since 2019 for an appointment in primary care psychology services in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58480/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1801. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1916 of 8 September 2025, if the company with the successful tender has been officially appointed; where the site is for the new Day Activation Unit; if a planning permission application has been submitted; the proposed start and finish date of the new unit; when will there be a public announcement and if she will make a stat…
Niamh Smyth
Written
1953. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting both a CT scan and MRI at the Mater Hospital; if these appointments could be expedited given the person’s medical history and ongoing symptoms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59349/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2050. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to examine the case for providing treatment in a hospital closer to home for a person (details supplied). [59985/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2052. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an MRI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59989/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2098. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason the SUSI rate was changed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57939/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
2179. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on an application (details supplied) made under CLÁR; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58627/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
93. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine the case of a person outlined in correspondence (details supplied); if a person in such circumstances qualifies for the affordable housing scheme or any other form of Government support with purchasing their first home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57635/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
123. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the payment and expected timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57490/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
164. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time on an assessment of need in Cavan and Monaghan. [57714/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
172. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time on an assessment of need in Cavan and Monaghan. [57461/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
322. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if the individual qualifies under the scheme in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57311/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
677. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will seek a suitable time for a person (details supplied) to use the hydrotherapy pool in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56615/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
838. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the commencement of the ADHD national clinical programme in County Cavan; if a start date has been confirmed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57248/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
845. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 1 October 2025, if she will urgently investigate the status of home support services for a person (details supplied); if the alternate weekend care due to commence on 11 October 2025 has commenced; if she will ensure that appropriate home support is in place given their age and recent injuries; and if she will make a st…
Niamh Smyth
Written
849. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting over 24 months for a knee operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57332/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
877. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will examine the case of a student who was unable to complete their SUSI grant application for a Professional Masters in Education due to not being registered in the programme at the time of application; if any flexibility or late application process could be considered in such instances, where registra…
Niamh Smyth
Written
878. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will examine the case of students enrolled in the Bachelor in Science in Education Studies and Bachelor in Science in Early Childhood Education programmes at an institute (details supplied) who are excluded from the “free fees initiative” and therefore not eligible for the recent €500 reduction in the s…
Niamh Smyth
Written
911. 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); if the decision regarding their SUSI application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57383/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
912. 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); if the decision regarding their SUSI application can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57414/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
332. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who was discharged from the Mater Hospital and is awaiting an appointment in the outpatient clinic; the status of this follow-up care; if she will ensure that their care plan proceeds without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56137/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
150. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding a school extension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55647/25]