Niamh Smyth
Written
649. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the carer’s allowance review of (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2344/25]
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
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
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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
1089. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the reason an appointment for a scan has been cancelled on four occasions; if the appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2345/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1138. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to confirm the Covid guidelines for staff of hospitals during the period of January to July 2022, in particular returning to work, course of action if showing Covid symptoms, etc., and if these guidelines applied to private hospitals operational in the State. [2584/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
30. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an urgent passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited. [46671/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
47. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to review passport renewal applications (details supplied); if he can expedite same given the travel date is approaching immediately and passports are required in order to obtain visas in advance of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1368/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
52. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the foreign birth certificate replacement case of a person (details supplied) in need of urgent assistance in Italy will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1541/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
239. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to curb the problem of illegal taxis operating throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1318/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
248. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence regarding the new Bus Eireann route 30 timetable (details supplied); if he will have the changes to the new timetable reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1450/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
443. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grants available for a business start-up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1455/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
450. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will offer any advice on grants or supports open to this person in setting up their own business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1720/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
536. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a funding issue for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46693/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
538. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education , further to Parliamentary Question No. 493 of 9 April, if the processing of the T1 form submitted to HSE recently will be expedited in order to facilitate a pension entitlement transfer for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46701/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
626. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1633/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
729. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed at length regarding the tenant purchase scheme with a local authority; and if advice will be provided on this issue. [46694/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
748. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review a Croí Cónaithe grant application (details supplied) and provide clarity or direction in relation to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46832/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
850. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46461/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
851. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence (details supplied); if she has any plans review the assessment when it comes to fuel allowance based on this correspondence; and if she will respond to the issues raised in same. [46519/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
860. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46688/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1110. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the TB supports in place for farmers affected when the higher rates of compensation will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1543/25]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1179. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an assessment of needs for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46683/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if speech therapy will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46700/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1181. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if occupational therapy and psychology appointments for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46715/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1190. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review matters (details supplied) regarding the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; to provide clarity on these three specific questions regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46778/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1198. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a psychology session tailored for a 14-year-old ASD student (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46834/24]
Niamh Smyth
Written
1362. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he plans on reviewing the medical card application process for cancer patients where a household sees a loss of one wage due to illness but cannot obtain a medical card based on the means assessment; if he will review a temporary card for persons who find themselves in the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46490/24]