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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

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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 20 May 2026 · to Transport
45. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the misuse of animal-drawn vehicles, including sulkies on public roads and the penalties for misuse of the same. [38232/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 May 2026 · to Transport
58. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will regulate the use of animal-drawn vehicles on public roads; if any such measures will include a complete ban on sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38231/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 20 May 2026 · to Social
180. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the working family payment application in question; if the application will be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38094/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Foreign
289. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the case of persons (details supplied); the status of the applications; if the applications will be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37486/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Foreign
292. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the passport application; if the application will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37608/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
366. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the supports available to elderly persons who wish to sit the driver theory test; if he will address the difficulties faced by those who are not familiar with technology or computers in accessing or completing the test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37290/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
373. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he can advise on any increase to these EV grants for domestic dwellings; the details of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37698/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Transport
382. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will ensure the error on the driving licence in question is corrected; if he will provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37785/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Social
707. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will advise on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37725/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Justice
727. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the matter; if the application will be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37099/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Justice
762. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the case of a family (details supplied); the status of the application in question; if the matter will be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37842/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Children
934. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review correspondence (details supplied); if she will contact TUSLA to arrange a meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37693/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1083. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the outpatient referral; if the appointment will be expedited given the nature of the condition and the extended waiting period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36957/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1126. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the medical card application in question; if the matter will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37095/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1165. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a letter (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37349/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Health
1241. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently provide an update on the HSE's decision regarding the reimbursement of skyclarys for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia; the timeline for a final decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37786/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 May 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1335. 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 he will provide an update on the SUSI grant application in question; if the records held by the HEA can be amended to accurately reflect the applicant's attendance history; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37097/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 14 May 2026 · to Social
401. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); if the family concerned qualify for the grant in question; if he will outline what other supports may be available in the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35895/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 14 May 2026 · to Health
541. 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 matter; if the appointment will be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35910/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 14 May 2026 · to Rural
799. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on a grant application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35896/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 May 2026 · to Foreign
7. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the passport application of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the status of the application; if the application can be expedited given the urgency of the situation and the imminent travel date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35686/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 May 2026 · to Transport
21. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the status of the application, and the expected timeframe for a decision; if the application could be expedited given the extended waiting period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35393/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 May 2026 · to Health
219. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35367/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 May 2026 · to Health
221. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if an appointment with Temple Street Hospital can be expedited (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35370/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 13 May 2026 · to Health
222. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on a speech and language therapy application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35371/26]