Niamh Smyth

Fianna Fáil · Cavan-Monaghan

Activity on Trade — 200 events (17 lobbying · 176 questions · 10 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a passport application for a person (details supplied) [24753/26]
• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth 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. [24754/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16154/26]
• 2026-01-14
  VOTE
  Mercosur Trade Agreement · 3 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 85–70
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 86–70
  • ✗ voted against a sub-amendment motion failed · 69–85
• 2026-01-06
  LOBBY
  Optum Services (Ireland) Limited Trade

  • Advocacy on policy items relative to our business that need attenton such as infrastructure, housing, cost of energy, regulation and Ireland's role as EU Commission President in H2 2026
• 2025-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if this process can be expedited due to the circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72799/25]
• 2025-10-15
  VOTE
  Confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 94–65
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Insight Consultants Trade

  • To introduce members of the Ireland China Friendship Association to Irish politicians
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Ibec Trade

  • Ibec response to the European Commission Information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014
• 2025-09-18
  LOBBY
  Irish Exporters Association 4 returns Trade

  • Enterprise Forum
  • Enterprise Forum Responsibile Business Forum SubGroup
  • Speaking Engagement
  • Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review correspondence (details supplied) in relation to a passport application; if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48284/25]
• 2025-09-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Trade

  • Government Trade Forum
• 2025-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review the correspondence (details supplied); if he will expedite the passport application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36291/25]
• 2025-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review correspondence regarding two passport applications (details supplied); if he will expedite the processing of these passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/25]
• 2025-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if two passport applications for individuals (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/25]
• 2025-05-22
  LOBBY
  American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry

  • Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Trade

  • Ireland moving forward to approve CETA (Comprehensive Econ & Trade Agreement with Canada, Mercusor and the Unified Patent Court (UPC),
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Ibec 2 returns Economic Development and IndustryTrade

  • Trade Advisory Group
  • US Tariffs and EU Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
• 2025-05-20
  LOBBY
  Irish Exporters Association 2 returns Trade

  • Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
  • Meeting of DETE Enterprise Trade Forum to discuss enterprise policy implications arising from emerging national and international challenges
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25377/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26016/25]
• 2025-05-17
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland 3 returns Trade

  • The need for the new Government to protect Ireland's existing competitive advantages. This includes fostering business growth; attracting innovation, tourism and talent; investing in education; and making the most of our renewable energy potential.
  • "The need for the new Government to tackle the costs of doing business. This includes reforming business taxation, reviewing employment legislation, applying the SME Test, expanding trade relationships and increasing access to finance. "
  • The need for the new Government to build strong international partnerships with the EU, the UK and the rest of the world.
• 2025-05-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Economic Development and Industry

  • Trade Consultative Group on International Trade Policy and New US Based Strategic Economic Advisory Panel
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24669/25]
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application (details supplied) can be accelerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24694/25]
• 2025-05-14
  VOTE
  Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021

  A bill to provide a legal mechanism for trade union recognition for workers who comprise at least 20 per cent of the employees in an employment (or any category within that employment).

  • ✗ voted to block the bill whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) motion failed · 66–82
• 2025-05-13
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Email to discuss role of digital transformation in trade
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite a passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23502/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application can be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23522/25]
• 2025-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite a passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24223/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to review a passport application for a person (details supplied) and expedite its completion. [22974/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application (details supplied) can be accelerated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23000/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite passports for children (details supplied) and provide an update on same. [18785/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to speed up the dispatch of a passport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20949/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to speed up the dispatch of a passport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20951/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to speed up the dispatch of a passport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20952/25]
• 2025-04-01
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application can be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14983/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will examine the eligibility criteria for the Power Up grant as it relates to small business owners who paid their rent and rates as a combined single payment to their landlord (details supplied); if consideration will be given to cases where the business owner did not receive the second increased cost of business payment due to their landlord being listed on the rate account; if such arrangements could qualify for a retrospective assessment, given the business owner was not aware of the requirement to be listed directly on the rate account; and if there is a review process for those who were rejected. [2585/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider amending the legislation to extend the definition of ‘casual trading’ to include the provision of services, alongside the sale of goods, as the current legislation restricts regulation under casual trading bye-laws to goods only, noting the increasing prevalence of services such as pop-up saunas and other temporary service providers operating on public lands, including beaches, and the need for local authorities to have a regulatory framework to address these activities effectively. [2589/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grants available for a business start-up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1455/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will offer any advice on grants or supports open to this person in setting up their own business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1720/25]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Trade

  • Mercosur Trade Deal
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 3 returns Agriculture

  • Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
  • Suckler Cow & Beef
  • Dairy - 2024 General Election
• 2025-01-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA 4 returns AgricultureEU Affairs

  • Retaining Ireland's Nitrates Derogation - Common Objectives
  • EU Enlargement
  • EU Trade Policy
  • IFA CENTRAL ASKS of Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Banking and Financial Institutions

  • Banking
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Chambers Ireland Trade

  • Proposing best practices for the registration of products under Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products and amending Regulations (EU) 2017/1001 and (EU) 2019/1753. Y 1
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently. [43400/24]
• 2024-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the IDA’s efforts to attract inward investment to Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43399/24]
• 2024-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports and grants in Budget 2025 for a business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40174/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review a business type (details supplied); and if he will outline any grants which are available to them. [35851/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in counties Cavan and Monaghan and the greater Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32225/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a list of the supports currently available to businesses with the rising cost of running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32226/24]
• 2024-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the roll-out of enterprise hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32227/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the incentives or alternatives he is examining to combat the slowing down of sales of electric cars and the poor trade in and sale prices for electric cars. [28469/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he plans to publish the next report on the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce. [23846/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently. [22978/24]
• 2024-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the IDA’s efforts to attract inward investment to Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22979/24]
• 2024-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures his Department is taking to address vacant or derelict retail units in small towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21186/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available for a sole trader (details supplied) to deal with rates; and what grants are available to them. [19906/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector, which has seen a number of closures recently. [16698/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what supports are in place for financial assistance by way of grants for the self-employed; what agencies offer these supports in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16699/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how many businesses in each of counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway have to date registered for the increased cost of business grant; when payments under the grant will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16908/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the implementation of the north-east regional enterprise plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16909/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport his plans to support the roll-out the UBER service in rural counties like Cavan and Monaghan due to the taxi shortage and the impact this is having on the rural pub/restaurant trade; if he will outline what his Department are actively doing to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14754/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12878/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (detail supplied) and address the concerns outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10639/24]
• 2024-02-28
  VOTE
  Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024

  A bill to impose an obligation on employers, when requested in writing by an employee, to make deductions from the wages of such employee, and, not later than 21 days, remit the amount deducted, along with the written notice of the information required under section 6, to the relevant trade union that is specified in the written request.

  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion passed · 85–49
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what supports are in place for financial assistance by way of grants for a sole trader (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7410/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review the case of a person (details supplied); to provide advice on how they can get staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8093/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (details supplied); and what supports are open from his Department to assist struggling SMEs like this. [5551/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business, particularly those in the hospitality sector which has seen a number of closures recently. [5552/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence as regards increases in costs for SMEs (details supplied); and if he will outline what supports are available from his Department to assist struggling SMEs. [5447/24]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expedite a work permit for a person (details supplied) as it is needed to get a visa renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46695/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will expedite a work permit for a person (details supplied) as it is needed to get a visa renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46698/23]
• 2023-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business. [44133/23]
• 2023-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the most recent data on the level of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs in counties Cavan and Monaghan; the number of additional jobs created in each county since March 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44139/23]
• 2023-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the reopening of a mine (details supplied); how likely this is, and when; if he realises specialised skillsets are leaving the country to go abroad and work in the sector due to its closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44488/23]
• 2023-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeframe for the visas of non-working EEA nationals to be processed; the number of visas of working non-EEA nationals that have been awarded and declined in counties Cavan and Monaghan since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44140/23]
• 2023-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on plans for job creation at a vacant site (details supplied) matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43216/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the action being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs to the Border counties Cavan and Monaghan and the greater Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38831/23]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will detail the most recent data on the level of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs in counties Cavan and Monaghan in tabular form; the number of additional jobs created in each county since March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62129/22]
• 2022-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeframe for non-working EEA nationals visas to be processed; the number of employment permits that have been awarded in counties Cavan and Monaghan and declined since March 2020 and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62130/22]
• 2022-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the review and appeals of work permits for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59604/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on working permits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57539/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the appeals of persons (details supplied) can be accepted based on extenuating circumstances where an IT glitch played a role in their late submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56172/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on efforts by the IDA to attract inward investment to counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53731/22]
• 2022-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the supports available to businesses with the rising cost of energy in running a business. [53720/22]
• 2022-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding rising electricity prices and the impact that this is having on businesses; his plans on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53729/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review a case again (details supplied); if he will advise his official that despite the Parliamentary Question reply no correspondence was received since 6 September 2022 refusing applications; if he will indicate that appeals were lodged earlier in 2022 on these three applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52995/22]
• 2022-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review applications for work permits (details supplied); if he will examine and expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47427/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46695/22]
• 2022-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the efforts by the IDA to attract inward investment to counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44957/22]
• 2022-09-14
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the issuing of work permits; the number of applications that are currently waiting to be processed in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44959/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if applications by companies (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44038/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a proposal (details supplied) falls under Covid-19 loan scheme. [40081/22]
• 2022-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person case (details supplied) will be reviewed; if clarity will be provided on this matter in relation to this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23647/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are being provided in 2022 to local enterprise offices in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18736/22]
• 2022-04-07
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the efforts of the IDA to attract inward investment to counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18735/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the opening of a factory (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14335/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made on the equality objectives of his Department specifically in relation to women. [11071/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review a case (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on the matter in relation to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11681/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the remote working strategy; his views on the main obstacles to remote working; the way that the strategy addresses these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6849/22]
• 2022-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the efforts by the IDA to attract inward investment to counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6850/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the most recent occasion on which the IDA visited counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; the number of new jobs that have been created by the IDA in the past 12 months; the steps it is taking to attract companies to the counties; the success it has had with the strategy for the counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63230/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way he is helping persons to work from home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52689/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the increased supports that are being provided for the Design and Crafts Council by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52688/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the findings of the working group established by his Department to examine the peat supply issue to the horticultural sector in the wake of the peat harvesting cessation on Bord na Móna bogs; the way in which he plans to deal with this issue in the short-term to protect those involved in the horticultural trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51483/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the new Brexit impact loan scheme will reopen for applications. [43846/21]
• 2021-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to upgrade the IT systems of his Department and bodies under his remit with a view to maximise the protection against cyber criminals. [43845/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value his Department places on farm safety; the new initiatives he plans to introduce to counter the loss of life as a result of farm accidents and to reduce the number of serious injuries from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40250/21]
• 2021-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to upgrade the IT systems of his Department and of bodies under his remit with a view to maximising the protection against cyber-criminals. [29877/21]
• 2021-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have availed of the Covid-19 credit guarantee scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30036/21]
• 2021-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures his Department is taking on the issue of insurance reform. [30236/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for an employment permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19765/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps that have been introduced for small businesses, as in the case of a business (details supplied) that has no choice but to offer redundancy packages to employees, given the business will struggle to reopen. [16690/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a matter raised in correspondence by a group (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9879/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide details of the vacant IDA Ireland sites by county; the IDA sites being used by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6719/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he can provide advice on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6746/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have availed of the Brexit loan scheme. [6760/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to update the Casual Trading Act 1995. [4178/21]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have availed of the Brexit loan scheme. [43721/20]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have applied for a ready for customs grant. [43720/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional supports available for businesses which have experienced difficulties as a result of Covid-19 in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37528/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total funding which has been made available to businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the restart grant and the restart grant plus; and the number of businesses supported in the counties. [37529/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total funding made available to businesses located in counties Cavan and Monaghan for Brexit preparations through his Department in 2020; the total number of businesses which have benefitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37530/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA Ireland site visits to locations in counties Cavan and Monaghan to date in 2020. [37531/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value of grants made to companies in counties Cavan and Monaghan through the online retail scheme to date in 2020. [37532/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the value of grants to be made available through the call to regional enterprise centres announced in Budget 2021 in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [37533/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans to create digital hubs to help SMEs modernise in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [37534/20]
• 2020-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional funding made available to local enterprise offices in counties Cavan and Monaghan in Budget 2021. [37535/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if clarity will be provided on the matter regarding licence fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37153/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of Brexit preparations by his Department particularly for businesses in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35153/20]
• 2020-11-10
  VOTE
  Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

  • ✓ voted for the motion motion passed · 92–65
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports for sectors most affected by Covid-19 in particular the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30564/20]
• 2020-09-10
  PQ
  Asked Enterprise

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if concerns outlined by a person (details supplied) in correspondence will be reviewed; if clarity will be provided for the sector in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23197/20]
• 2020-07-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the green list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18465/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when services will resume at the passport office including the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8529/20]
• 2020-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2872/20]
• 2019-12-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the public consultations held by his Department in 2018 and to date in 2019; the date on which such consultations were held by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50449/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of first-time applicants from Great Britain and Northern Ireland who applied for an Irish passport from 2014 to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42705/19]
• 2019-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the passport waiting times at present; the length of time online applications are taking to process; the length of time postal express applications are taking to complete; the number of applications the Passport Office has dealt with to date in 2019; if this number is up on 2018 for the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42706/19]
• 2019-10-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the input by his Department into the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42449/19]
• 2019-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the input by his Department into the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26668/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason cash will no longer be accepted at the passport service public counters from 15 July 2019; if credit or debit card information presented on the application form will be accepted for means of payment without the card to hand at the counters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33604/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of first-time applicants from Great Britain and Northern Ireland who applied for an Irish passport in each of the years 2014 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33605/19]
• 2019-07-23
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his European counterparts or representatives of EU member states have contacted his Department to discuss the way in which business in counties Cavan and Monaghan will be protected in the event of a no-deal Brexit; if so, if he has responded to these communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33606/19]
• 2019-07-11
  VOTE
  EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

  • ✗ voted against Amendment again put: motion failed · 46–84
• 2019-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his input into the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20935/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard Border. [9442/19]
• 2019-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a travel plan has commenced in view of Brexit in order to be prepared for the possible reintroduction of a hard Border. [9444/19]
• 2019-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of passport waiting times; the length of time online applications are taking to process; the length of time postal express applications are taking to complete; the number of applications the Passport Office has dealt with to date in 2019; if the number has increased from the same period in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9383/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [3771/19]
• 2019-01-29
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the UK Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3977/19]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has carried out an analysis by county of the potential impact of Brexit here, with particular reference to counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48121/18]
• 2018-11-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his Department's discussions on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48120/18]
• 2018-11-06
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the campaigns he is undertaking to inform persons about Brexit; the format these will take; if he has sought external advice on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45872/18]
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Brexit negotiations, particularly in the context of the Border region, including counties Cavan and Monaghan, and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [40116/18]
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a travel plan has been commenced in order to be prepared for the possible reintroduction of a hard border due to Brexit. [40117/18]
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his Department's input into the ongoing outstanding requests of the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29653/18]
• 2018-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests of the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40108/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of passport application processing times through online and by post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33811/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33990/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has carried out analysis by county of the potential impact of Brexit here with particular reference to counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34186/18]
• 2018-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he raised the Houses of the Oireachtas motions calling on the British Government to allow access by an independent judicial figure to all original documents in its possession relating to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. [22784/18]
• 2018-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he or his officials last raised with the British Government the Houses of the Oireachtas motions calling on the British Government to allow access by an independent judicial figure to all original documents in its possession relating to the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22770/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20935/18]
• 2018-05-15
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard Border. [20913/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan, in view of Brexit and the possible re-introduction of a hard Border. [11047/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin-Monaghan bombings and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11046/18]
• 2018-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined and assistance provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14325/18]
• 2018-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the request to establish a passport office in County Monaghan as discussed at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence is being given further consideration in view of the increased demand in Northern Ireland for Irish passports and the need to provide such services in this region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12631/18]
• 2018-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3639/18]
• 2018-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan, in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [3638/18]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border counties of Cavan and Monaghan, in respect of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [53129/17]
• 2017-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53130/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has commenced a plan for the way in which the common travel area may operate if a hard border is introduced following Brexit. [48310/17]
• 2017-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48309/17]
• 2017-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the provision that was agreed in relation to the pending trade deal that would allow Mercosur to export 70,000 tonnes of beef annually to the EU. [48299/17]
• 2017-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his negotiations particularly those relating to the Border region of Cavan and Monaghan in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard border. [39770/17]
• 2017-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the ongoing outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39771/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the investment made by his Department in the Cavan, Monaghan and north Meath area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37645/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has raised with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the British Foreign Secretary the need for the British Government to respond positively to the unanimous requests from Dáil Éireann to provide access to papers dealing with the Dublin-Monaghan bombing of 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37646/17]
• 2017-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of new passports that have been issued in each of the years 2014 to 2016, and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37647/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on passport application processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35446/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government is providing support to an organisation (details supplied) here; if not, his plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35447/17]
• 2017-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his discussions on Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35448/17]
• 2017-06-22
  VOTE
  Trade and Foreign Direct Investment · 2 divisions

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 84–45
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 33–85
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his Department's plans regarding Brexit in view of the UK election result; his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28280/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the outstanding requests with the British Government regarding inquiries into the Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25651/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the communication he has had with the British Government and Ministers regarding the savage bomb attack in Manchester in recent days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25641/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the plans within his Department once Article 50 is triggered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14948/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the average waiting time for Passport Express applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13507/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has conducted an assessment of travel arrangements which may apply if a hard Border is reintroduced following Brexit. [8767/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of his negotiations, particularly those relating to the Border region of counties Cavan and Monaghan, in view of Brexit and the possible reintroduction of a hard Border. [8759/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his meetings and work with Mr. Michel Barnier regarding Brexit. [8356/17]
• 2017-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he met with an organisation (details supplied); if he will provide an update on their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8843/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will clarify reports in the media on comments made by the former head of the European Commission’s customs procedures unit (details supplied) with regard to a hard border in counties Cavan and Monaghan, that the Government will be obliged to enforce strict border controls to avoid steep penalties from the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6137/17]
• 2016-07-20
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when or if his Department will utilise section 6(1) of the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 1939 to confirm a new title for his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23349/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff employed in his Department's archive unit in each of the years 2010 to 2016 to date, in tabular form; his plans to expand this number; if there are protocol changes arising from changes to the National Archives Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19617/16]