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Niamh Smyth Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Social
1565. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the decision can be expedited given the person’s financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1311/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Social
545. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the decision can be expedited due to the extended waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69460/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Social
568. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if, in view of their circumstances, arrears will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70006/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 2 Dec 2025 · to Social
362. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67959/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Social
173. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if a request (details supplied) can receive consideration in view of the person's medical circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64038/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Social
645. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if a caring support pension application can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60922/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1145. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline the agencies, institutions or supports that are available to assist a person in building a life here in Ireland with their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58468/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1157. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence regarding a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied); if the decision on the matter will be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57952/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1162. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence regarding the decision to deny funding for a school breakfast club (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised about the impact this decision may have on students' well-being and participation in education; if he will outline any alternative funding streams, grant opportunities, or forms they could comple…
Niamh Smyth Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1165. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied) regarding the working family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58210/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Social
333. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a breakdown of the means test in the case of a person (details supplied) who was refused the State pension (non-contributory) on the basis that the household means exceed the statutory limit by €148; if he will clarify whether this amount refers to a weekly or monthly calculation; if consideration will be given to reviewing or increas…
Niamh Smyth Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Social
366. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person will be reviewed (details supplied); if the decision on this application will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53292/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Social
367. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case will be reviewed of a person (details supplied) who has appealed a decision on carer’s allowance; if consideration can be given to expediting this appeal, given the person’s urgent financial circumstances and caring responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53305/25]
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 23 Sep 2025 · to Social
406. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); if a decision regarding a carer’s allowance application could be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49694/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Social
1391. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46362/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Social
1401. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46594/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Jul 2025 · to Social
399. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review an application (details supplied); if the decision will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40571/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 9 Jul 2025 · to Social
102. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application by a person (details supplied) for domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37953/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 3 Jul 2025 · to Social
280. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36844/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Social
109. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on a carer’s allowance appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32916/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Social
561. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the widowers grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32270/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Social
562. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a HAS application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32300/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Social
887. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29239/25]
Niamh Smyth Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Social
903. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the State pension application by a person (details supplied). [29415/25]