Niamh Smyth TD

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Parliamentary questions

• May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Social Welfare Payments

  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.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  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.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Social Welfare Eligibility

  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

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Healthcare Policy

  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 matter.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Home Care Packages

  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.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Departmental Reviews

  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.

• May 21, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  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.

• May 21, 2026PQ to Minister for Climate
  Grant Payments

  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.

• May 21, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services

  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.

• May 20, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  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.

• May 20, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Departmental Reviews

  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.

• May 20, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Animal Welfare

  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.

• May 20, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Animal Welfare

  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.

• May 20, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Social Welfare Benefits

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Driver Test

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Electric Vehicles

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Driver Licences

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Social Welfare Eligibility

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Justice
  Visa Applications

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Justice
  Departmental Data

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Children
  Child and Family Agency

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Departmental Communications

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services Waiting Lists

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Ministerial Communications

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Service Executive

  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.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher Education
  Third Level Education

  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.

• May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Social Welfare Eligibility

  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.

• May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Hospital Appointments Status

  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.

• May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for Rural
  Grant Payments

  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.

• May 13, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  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.

• May 13, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Driver Licences

  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.

• May 13, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services Waiting Lists

  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.

• May 13, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Hospital Appointments Status

  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.

• May 13, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services

  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.

• May 13, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services Waiting Lists

  Asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting seven-years on an appointment; if this case can be investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review application (details supplied); to investigate same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Driver Test

  Asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will indicate whether a driving test appointment can be expedited given the circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  Departmental Correspondence

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she can provide an update on this application.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review an application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Hospital Procedures

  Asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services Waiting Lists

  Asked the Minister for Health for an update on appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Hospital Appointments Status

  Asked the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who is waiting on a hip replacement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Hospital Appointments Status

  Asked the Minister for Health the reason a child (details supplied) is waiting on an MRI; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Disability Services

  Asked the Minister for Health the reason (details supplied) is waiting on speech and language therapy in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher Education
  Grant Payments

  Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding or grant supports that are available to students from Ireland who are travelling to the United Kingdom to study musical theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Travel Documents

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review an application and escalate same (details supplied).

• May 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Bus Services

  Asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will examine the exclusion of a village in County Leitrim from a rural transport route that provides connectivity to a neighbouring county town which has traditionally served as the primary service centre for that area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Dáil contributions

• May 28, 2026Debate
  Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
• May 28, 2026Debate
  Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed)
• May 28, 2026Debate
  Rental Sector
• May 28, 2026Debate
  Waste Management
• May 28, 2026Debate
  National Parks and Wildlife Service
• May 28, 2026Debate
  Disability Services
• May 28, 2026Debate
  Public Health (Alcohol) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members]
• April 28, 2026Question
  Artificial Intelligence