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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 7 Oct 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 1 Oct 2025 · 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 s…
Niamh Smyth Written 1 Oct 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 1 Oct 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 1 Oct 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 1 Oct 2025 · 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 rest…
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 30 Sep 2025 · 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 additi…
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 24 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2025 · 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]
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Education
261. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if a ticket for the person can be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49885/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Education
262. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a proposal for a new school bus route to serve Carrickmacross; if the proposal will be considered as a matter of urgency to accommodate children in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50243/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Education
263. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding school transport services for secondary school students living along the Aghalile Road (L4000) in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; if the existing service (A1869) can be adjusted to ensure safer and more accessible pick-up points, in view of the fact some children are currently required to…
Niamh Smyth Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Education
264. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence regarding school transport (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; if the existing service can be adjusted to ensure safer and more accessible pick-up points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50265/25]