TDs / Niamh Smyth

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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 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1170. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence (details supplied); if a review of disability allowance rates is scheduled for June 2026; the additional supports available to a person in the circumstances described; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41548/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1208. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the invalidity pension review in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42948/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1295. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a family (details supplied); if he will outline the assistance available to them in securing accommodation on their return to Ireland; if the Department can connect the family with available hosts under the relevant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43692/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1342. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the certificate in question could be issued in the manner outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42223/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Justice
1377. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to three commissioned houses (detail supplied) that are ready to go but no social workers have been appointed to make them functional; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42752/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Children
1527. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 677 of 21 October 2025, to review the case (details supplied) despite the reply it is not being offered to CDNT clients; if she will examine this further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43945/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
1864. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health her plans for the roll out of a service (details supplied) in County Cavan; the discussions in relation to this; the agreements that have been made regarding the provision of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41781/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2005. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the home care nursing package application; if the application will be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42277/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2116. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a waiting list delay (details supplied) for a psychology assessment with the primary care psychology services in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42776/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2117. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a psychology assessment with the primary care psychology services in Cavan will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42779/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2338. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the free transport supports available to wheelchair-dependent patients attending medical appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43676/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2352. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get referred to the public health system for a device because of their age. [43711/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Health
2353. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can get an appointment with CAMHS in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43725/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
2483. 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); the status of the SUSI application for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42315/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 28 May 2026 · to Social
417. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on their disability allowance application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40942/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 27 May 2026 · to Foreign
7. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite a passport to accommodate visa requirements (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40454/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 May 2026 · to Social
773. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); whether a dependent child aged 21 and in full-time third-level education can be included as a qualified child on a jobseeker's allowance claim; whether the person concerned is entitled to claim jobseeker's allowance in their own right during the summer months [40299/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 May 2026 · to Health
1101. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if she will advise on the process for transferring a person from a care home placement in the United Kingdom to a residential care facility in County Monaghan; if funding arrangements can be maintained under the common travel area agreement in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the …
Niamh Smyth Written 26 May 2026 · to Health
1102. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); her position regarding the application for a rehabilitation placement at Monaghan Hospital; her position regarding the home care package application; if both matters could be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38724/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 26 May 2026 · to Health
1498. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the current review of the programme in question; if she will outline any plans to expand patient access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40300/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 21 May 2026 · to Foreign
167. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the passport application could be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38702/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 21 May 2026 · to Climate
173. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he can provide an update on the application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38690/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 21 May 2026 · to Health
325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the supports recommended for the person in question; if she will address the adequacy of the supports offered given the professional recommendations made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38456/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 May 2026 · to Foreign
2. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the passport application will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37947/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 May 2026 · to Foreign
26. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the passport application could be expedited given the imminent travel date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38261/26]