Niamh Smyth TD
Fianna Fáil · Cavan-Monaghan constituency
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- 1 declared interest record(s)
- 1325 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 257,757 in member payment records
- 9 chamber attendance day(s) in 2025
- ministerial/office-holder power signal
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Parliamentary questions
- July 08, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportPublic Transport
Asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide a response to the queries raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 08, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health for an update on hospital appointments for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Reviews
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will expedite the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide a response to the queries raised therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Costs
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); the policy position regarding the requirement for secondary school students to purchase personal devices such as tablets as part of the Digital Strategy for Schools; if she will address the financial burden this places on families, particularly those who are also availing of the free schoolbooks scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisability Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); if the referral to disability services will be expedited; the other supports that may be available in the circumstances; if she will address the concerns raised in the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for an operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedicinal Products
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 pain management supports available to them in the interim period prior to their scheduled nerve block procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDisability Services
Asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a child (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Service Executive
Asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the application which is currently on appeal with the HSE national appeals office; if the process could be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Service Executive
Asked the Minister for Health to urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will allocate an appointment urgently; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher EducationEducation Schemes
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused the SUSI grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDisabilities Assessments
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 supports available to the child concerned; if she will address the repeated delays in accessing assessment and therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review an application (details supplied); if an update will be provided on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDepartmental Correspondence
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she will liaise with the forward planning and delivery unit and provide an update on this submission and make a statement on same.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a passport application (details supplied); if she will expedite same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Reviews
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will expedite the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceBudget 2027
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureArts Funding
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on an application for the basic income support scheme for artists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingDepartmental Correspondence
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if the issues raised will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeResidency Permits
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application for an IRP card (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health the status of procedures for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedicinal Products
Asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the drug with regards to the medical card system; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health when a person will receive an ENT appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health if a review of a case (details supplied) can be urgently expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a passport application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingVacant Properties
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review a gap in the vacant above-the-shop-grant scheme (details supplied); to outline the grants being introduced to support same; the timeframe for their delivery or when they will open to applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health when chiropody services (details supplied) for the elderly in Cootehill, County Cavan will reopen; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Correspondence
Asked the Minister for Health to review case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeVisa 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 persons short stay visa application; the expected timeframe for a decision; the steps the applicant will need to take to request expedition of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthGeneral Practitioner Services
Asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will review the decision to grant a GP visit card rather than a full medical card given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDental Services
Asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the dental treatments that are available free of charge to medical card holders at the Dublin Dental Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedicinal Products
Asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the reimbursement process for skyclarys for the treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia; the meetings that have taken place to date regarding the application; when a final decision is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health to review a hospital appointment (details supplied); if she will provide an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if an appointment will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Correspondence
Asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will provide an update on the application; if the assessment appointment could be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the status of the change of law for inheritance tax at 33% for a person (details supplied); and if he can provide an update on this matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Eligibility
Asked the Minister for Social Protection to review an application for a person (details supplied); if the scheme will be continued; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDental Services
Asked the Minister for Health to expedite a dental appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDental Services
Asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on a dental appointment in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher EducationThird 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 application in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- June 30, 2026DebateRegulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
- June 24, 2026DebateRegulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 28, 2026DebateBroadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 28, 2026DebateBroadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed)
- May 28, 2026DebateRental Sector
- May 28, 2026DebateWaste Management
- May 28, 2026DebateNational Parks and Wildlife Service
- May 28, 2026DebateDisability Services
- May 28, 2026DebatePublic Health (Alcohol) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members]
- April 28, 2026QuestionArtificial Intelligence