Niamh Smyth TD
Fianna Fáil · Cavan-Monaghan constituency
Accountability scorecard
These are public-record signal scores, not findings of criminal wrongdoing. The evidence trail shows the inputs behind each score.
Open the evidence trail behind this score
- 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
Source links
All recent activity captured from oireachtas.ie's public open-data feeds — debate contributions and parliamentary questions. Links open the official record on the Oireachtas website.
Parliamentary questions
- 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.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialUndefined
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 matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportBus Services
Asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce additional bus services on the Castleblayney to Dundalk route; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of the HSE needs assessment application; if the assessment will be expedited given the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDriver Test
Asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if the issues outlined will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeDomestic Violence
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenHealth Services
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHome Care Packages
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthPatient Transport
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher EducationDepartmental Data
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a school application for emergency summer works (details supplied); to offer advice on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureArts Funding
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the status of this application; when decisions will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureBroadband Infrastructure
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline the plans in place to improve broadband access in the area concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureBroadband Infrastructure
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding broadband; if he will outline the plans in place to include the area in the National Broadband Plan rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Benefits
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Payments
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeImmigration Status
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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeNaturalisation Applications
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.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial 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 ForeignPassport 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 SocialSocial 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 HealthHealthcare 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 HealthHome 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 HealthDepartmental 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 ForeignPassport 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 ClimateGrant 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 HealthHealth 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 ForeignPassport 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 ForeignDepartmental 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 TransportAnimal 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 TransportAnimal 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 SocialSocial 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 ForeignPassport 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 ForeignPassport 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 TransportDriver 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 TransportElectric 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.
Dáil contributions
- 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