Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 103 questions · 186 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 2 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Did not vote 1 Niamh Smyth

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Did not vote 1 Niamh Smyth

Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend and extend the Derelict Sites Act 1990 and to provide for related matters

The motion · motion failed 66–81

Voted for 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Voted against 2 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell

Did not vote 1 Niamh Smyth

Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Related Products Bill 2025

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attaine…

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A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–66

Voted for 2 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Did not vote 1 Niamh Smyth

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 80–67

Voted for 2 Brendan Smith · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Did not vote 1 David Maxwell

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 27 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Health 5 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if measures will be introduced to increase the provision of places in dental schools in view of the shortage of dentists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4516/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if measures will be introduced to ensure the availability of more places for Irish students in dental schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4517/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in recruiting additional dentists and improving public dental services in Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4882/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in advancing a building project at a healthcare facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4548/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if the provision of a new service will be considered (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5378/26]
Foreign 4 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussion at the EU Council in relation to support for the integrity and sovereignty of EU member states, including Denmark. [4998/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of the most recent discussion at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in relation to support for the integrity and sovereignty of EU member states including Denmark; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4996/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress to date in advancing the legacy framework as agreed by the British and Irish Governments in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5398/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the outcome of her recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the political parties in Stormont; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5399/26]
Education 4 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if provision will be made similar to section 3 of the Local Government (No. 2) Act 2003 to oblige educational training boards to engage with Oireachtas Members in a similar manner as local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4707/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to the request for changes to the system of calculating capitation payments in respect of primary schools with particular reference to increased enrolments as outlined in correspondence (details supplied) highlighting the pressures on a school with a considerable increase in enrolment and no additional capitation for that cohort of pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4749/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proposals, if any, she has to amend the system for calculating capitation payments, taking into account the additional pressures on schools where there have been increases in enrolments but no additional payments; if she accepts that the present system needs to be updated considering population increase and population movement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4751/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the provision of additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) will be progressed without further delay in view of the recent establishment of additional classes and no additional accommodation provided to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5391/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider the introduction of additional and improved services in Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4543/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure a substantial increase in funding for the non-national road network for Cavan and Monaghan county councils in 2026, in view of the urgent need to upgrade and carry out repairs to roads throughout both counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5401/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the inadequate income eligibility limits for social housing in Cavan and Monaghan, if he will have these income limits increased without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4547/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when income eligibility limits for local authority housing in Cavan and Monaghan will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4546/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 14 December 2025, the progress to date in implementing measures to reduce the access of children under the age of 16 years to social media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5385/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 9 December 2025, in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the progress to date in implementing measures to foster a more secure digital environment; if legislative measures are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5386/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the recent public tender process for the issuing of horse passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4464/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the proposal to provide a new healthcare facility will progress to the next stage (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3937/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if measures will be introduced to ensure the availability of more places for Irish students in dental schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4518/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposals to address the taxation anomalies that affect cross-Border workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5395/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the measures planned by his Department to foster a more secure digital environment; if legislative measures are required and if so when such legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5390/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the proposals to extend a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5394/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions that have been initiated by his Department to implement the recommendation following the decision at the conference of a representative body to seek legislative change (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5126/26]
Rural 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if funding will be provided in respect of the provision of services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5373/26]

New lobbying 41 returns

Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Notifying proposed amendments to the European Commission’s draft legislation for the 10th EU Framework Programme EU FUTURE BUDGET - RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES
JTI Ireland Limited · 4 returns Trade
- Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
- Tobacco Retail Price Lists
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
- The nicotine pouch category in Ireland
JKS Communications Education and Training
- Leap Card, TrustEd, Stakeholder Engagment
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by Chime, Ireland's national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, for a national hearing care plan
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- To thank DPOs listed for their support in achieving capital funding from DFHERIS and to discuss ongoing operational funding inequities.
Marketing English in Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement with Government departments and public officials regarding policy and regulatory matters affecting the English Language Education (ELE) sector in Ireland, including immigration and student visa policy, international education strategy, sector sustainability, and the implementation and cost structure of the TrustEd Ireland quality mark.
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to spunout 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Irish Food Price Analysis
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook and Community Education for Social Transformation Research Report Dissemination
- Presentation at JFHERIS Committee on Apprenticeships
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Education and Training
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- The National Learning Network was invited to the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills to present on to present on
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Education and Training
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead lines. Support from TDs is being sought to advance the required legislative changes
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 13 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Education 5 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of the temporary special school in Castleblayney, County Monaghan to date; the additional cost of the temporary portacabins; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4634/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a site has been located for a permanent special school in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; if proposed sites have been considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4635/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a contingency fund available for schools whose enrolment increases by more than 20% within a single academic year in relation the Capitation Grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4629/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason schools are paid capitation on the previous enrolment from 18 months ago (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4630/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will expedite the transition to September 2025 enrolment figures for a school (details supplied) to immediately prevent a deficit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4631/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the allocation to the basic income for the arts scheme in 2025 and 2026. [4079/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when he intends to re-open the basic income for the arts scheme to new applicants. [4080/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a centre will remain open and in use, after a new respite centre opens (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4632/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the cost of a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4633/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the waiting periods faced by people in counties Cavan and Monaghan to access cancer treatment, by number waiting and length of time; and the longest period a person waited for treatment in 2025. [5034/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health the dental service capacity and access, including DTSS participation, claims activity and waiting lists for dental, orthodontic, and dental surgery services in both counties Cavan and Monaghan; and the percentage of WTE posts currently vacant in each. [5035/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposals and associated targets to deliver age-friendly housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [5057/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount each council has spent on tourism in 2023, 2024 and 2025; the amount they have budgeted for 2026, by council, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1756/26]

New lobbying 19 returns

JTI Ireland Limited · 2 returns Trade
- Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Raise awareness about Explorium and engage following the publication of the C&AG Report.
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance
- Finance Bill 2025
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Civil Society Space
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 4 votes · 2 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will introduce legislation to provide for SMS scam filters to be deployed in Ireland, similar to those permitted in other EU jurisdictions, in response to the ongoing proliferation of fake SMS messages. [74098/25]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Health the timeframe for the movement of CH01 into the new Dublin-Northeast Health Region, which includes Cavan and Monaghan; and the parameters for meeting that timeframe. [63658/25]

New lobbying 17 returns

JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance
- Finance Bill 2025
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend store opening and meet with management
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Sought to clarify remarks made about Dublin Zoo in the Dail - Requested and took part in a meeting to discuss state funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Invited Ministers to the launch of Dublin Zoo's Animal Welfare Masterplan
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 50 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 50 total

Justice 31 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on the establishment of the dedicated legacy unit within An Garda Síochána, noting media reports (details supplied) that it was expected to be in place by the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3319/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions per annum under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 since its enactment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3600/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons deported by the State; the number issued with a deportation order respectively, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3890/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will meet with the family of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4323/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Garda stations in each district and the number of stations that have no Garda allocated to them, in each of the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4328/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Garda stations, by Garda district which are manned less than 24 hours per day, in each of the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4329/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Gardaí in each garda station in County Offaly, in each of the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4330/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of vacancies in each Garda station in County Offaly, in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4331/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of community Gardaí allocated to each Garda station in County Offaly, in each of the past five years; the current number of community Garda position that are vacant in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4332/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current response times for emergency and non-emergency calls in the Tullamore District, County Offaly, in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4333/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual number of incidents of public order and of anti-social behaviour in each Garda district in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4334/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the age profile of the Garda fleet in each district within Laois-Offaly division, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4335/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of Garda vehicles in each district within Laois-Offaly division, in each of the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4336/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the allocation per county under the Community Safety Innovation fund in each year since its introduction, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4354/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardai assigned to the drugs unit in each Garda division at present and in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4355/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether it is intended that the time a person spends in Ireland as a beneficiary of temporary protection will be considered as reckonable residency for Irish citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4356/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection that are estimated to have been in Ireland, since 2025, 2024, 2023 and since 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4357/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Irish immigration residence permissions issued to students pursuing educational courses in the State in each of the past five years, by type of educational course, university, or English language school, by country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4537/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Irish immigration residence permissions issued to students pursuing educational courses which have been terminated in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4538/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of incidences of students holding an immigration stamp 2 permission that have been found to be in breach of the restrictions on working hours (20 hours per week during term time) for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4539/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to introduce legislation which would ensure that responsibility for the prosecution of offences would be removed from the Garda so that all court proceedings would be conducted by legal professionals as recommended in the report on the operation of bail in Ireland entitled, ‘An Assessment of the Efficacy of Bail Laws in Ireland’ (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4689/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in respect of each the 15 recommendations in the report on the operation of bail in Ireland entitled ‘An Assessment of the Efficacy of Bail Laws in Ireland’ (details supplied); if he accepts the recommendation; the status of work to implement the recommendation; the timeframe envisaged to implement the recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4690/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he proposes to allocate additional resources or make any legislative changes to address the lengthy waiting times within the garda vetting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5210/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number granted refugee status or subsidiary protection, by gender who were given to right to bring their spouse to Ireland in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5337/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number granted refugee status or subsidiary protection, by gender who were given the right to bring their children to Ireland in each of the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5338/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of employment visas granted in each of the past ten years, broken down by country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5339/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number granted citizenship in each of the past ten, years broken down by the previous status of those granted citizenship, including whether previously granted refugee status; student visas, work visa, EU citizen and so on, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5340/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number granted citizenship in each of the past ten years, broken down by country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5341/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number granted refugee status or subsidiary protection in each of the past ten years, broken down by country of origin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5342/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of people waiting decisions in the international protection system in employment, broken down by category of employment, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5343/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the breakdown of those waiting for decisions in the international protection system who are in employment, the number who are in employment which pays the minimum wage; the number in employment that pays between the minimum wage and the average industrial wage; the number that are in employment that pays above the average industrial wage in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5344/26]
Health 8 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS in Counties Cavan and Monaghan in the years 2019 to date; the number of which were rejected, by year and by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4231/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current WTE allocated to CAMHS in Counties Cavan and Monaghan; those positions which are vacant; the length of duration of any such vacancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4232/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1024 of 12 November 2025, if a substantive response has been issued by the HSE; when the person (details supplied) will complete their treatment at Cappagh Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4693/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each of Cavan and Monaghan awaiting a CT in Cavan Hospital for a period of 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12 months+; and if the requisite steps could be taken to ensure that a CT scanner is put in place in Monaghan Hospital. [4793/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which it is expected that an MRI scanner will be located at Monaghan Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4794/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of a new psychiatric unit at Cavan General Hospital; the timeframe within which it is expected to be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4900/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the provision of orthodontal services in the north-east region; the reasons for delays in accessing services; and her proposals to ensure adequate service levels. [4899/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of a primary health centre in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5195/26]
Housing 8 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the estimated delivery timeframes for sub-phases of phase three of the Ulster canal project. [4929/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reports, analysis or other information his Department has received in relation to the impact of the accommodation recognition scheme on the private rental market; the engagements he has had with other Government Departments, State agencies or any other third party in respect of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4930/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current estimated delivery timeframes for sub-phases of Phase 3 of the Ulster Canal project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5118/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current income limits that apply for social housing applicants in counties Cavan and Monaghan; whether he will amend those limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5186/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority homes, by new builds and acquisitions delivered in County Monaghan in each year 2020-2025 inclusive; the estimated delivery for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5187/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority homes, by new builds and acquisitions delivered in County Cavan in each year 2020-2025 inclusive; the estimated delivery for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5188/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority affordable homes delivered in County Monaghan in each year 2020-2025 inclusive; the estimated delivery for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5189/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of local authority affordable homes delivered in County Cavan in each year 2020-2025 inclusive; the estimated delivery for 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5190/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps that Monaghan County Council should take to secure funding for a swimming pool in Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4797/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will outline the supports available through his Department, and bodies under its aegis, such as Sport Ireland, to support darts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4798/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of a general employment permit renewal application in respect of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4799/26]

New lobbying 45 returns

Irish Development Education Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission and new vision document to relevant stakeholders
- Presenting our new vision and roadmap for Global Citizenship Education to political stakeholders
Chambré Public Affairs LLP Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement with members of the Oireachtas to discuss the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, and discuss gambling policy on the island of Ireland
One in Four Justice and Equality
- CEO addressed the Committee on Justice re legislation (General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025) on counselling notes being used in criminal trials as part of a stakeholder consultation on the issue
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Transport · Justice and Equality
- Alcohol and road safety
- Operation Encompass
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 5 returns Agriculture
- Opposition to Mercosur trade deal and ineffective EU safeguards for farmers.
- Support for women in Irish farming and farm succession.
- ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
- Genetically modified (GM) grain policy: ICSA highlighted concerns regarding potential impacts of GM grain cultivation on coexistence, traceability, and cross-pollination risks. The organisation also noted the value of Ireland’s GM-free status in supporting farm incomes and meeting consumer and market preferences, and called for a precautionary, science-based approach to any future policy changes.
- Nitrates Directive, Nitrates Derogation, and related environmental compliance requirements.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Finance Bill 2025
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Red Cross Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement on policy changes in foreign reception for International Protection Applicants (IPAs). There were several different engagements on this matter which are detailed further below in the section on how the lobbying was carried out.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- Review of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- The Law Society provided a submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025 to the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec EU Affairs
- General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (NIS2 transposition)
ActionAid Ireland Justice and Equality
- Research launch invite sent to relevant politicians who cover either housing or migration in their brief
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025
- ICCL Legal Observers Report
- Human Rights In Irish Policing

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 11 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Health 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting since June 2025 for results from Cavan General Hospital. [4082/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a review will be expedited in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4186/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a place in a nursing home for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4205/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); the arrangements that are in place to ensure patients can access their dental records and continuity of care in such circumstances; if any guidance is available to patients who have paid for treatment that was not completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4401/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4478/26]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3631/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the funding concerns outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4722/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of recent increases in intercity bus fares, including on routes serving counties such as Monaghan, namely, route No. 32; the oversight or engagement his Department has with commercial bus operators regarding fare increases; the measures in place to ensure public transport remains affordable for regular commuters and working individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4427/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3582/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review case (details supplied) and provide an update on the matter. [3322/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports currently available to first-time buyers purchasing second-hand homes; if there are any plans to introduce additional supports for this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4665/26]

New lobbying 35 returns

Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
Center for Independent Living Communications
- Launch of ILMI position paper on Disabled People and AI
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus I
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend store opening and meet with management
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 6 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs
- Balance for Better Business Fintech Roundtable
- Digital and AI policy
- Ibec Work Just Got Smarter (WJGS) campaign and Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum (EDAF)
- Meeting of D9+ a group of likeminded EU member states on digital policy
- Technology Ireland Awards
- Digital and AI policy priorities for EU Presidency
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Education and Training
- Engagement regarding a publicly supported skills initiative skills
Lidl Ireland Gmbh Economic Development and Industry
- Proposed changes to Companies Act 2014
OpenAI Ireland Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Niamh Smyth
Cootehill Chamber of Commerce · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Energy and Natural Resources · Employment · Justice and Equality · Education and Training · Local Government · Communications
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Issues raised included SME and retail business costs, statutory sick pay policy, retail crime and staff protection, access to training funding, reform of the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme, business energy upgrade grants, and rural infrastructure priorities.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. The engagement included representations on Budget 2026 priorities for rural SMEs and retailers covering business costs, training supports, energy grant funding, infrastructure investment needs and measures to strengthen local economic competitiveness.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Energy-related issues raised included rising business energy costs, electricity grid reliability, power outages affecting SMEs, and proposals for enhanced SEAI grant support for insulation, solar PV and renewable heating upgrades for commercial premises.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Employment-related issues raised included statutory sick pay policy, rising labour costs for SMEs, minimum wage pressures on rural businesses, labour shortages, and workforce availability challenges linked to housing and transport constraints.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Justice-related issues raised included rising retail crime, safety concerns for retail workers, support for the Protection of Retail Workers Act, engagement with the Retail Crime Forum, and the need to address vexatious legal claims impacting staff and small employers.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Training-related issues raised included access to National Training Fund supports for retailers, upskilling of SME staff, digital and ecommerce training needs, and simplified access to IT and skills supports for rural businesses.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Local government issues raised included delivery of rural infrastructure projects, drinking water treatment capacity, local authority funding and decision-making flexibility, town centre regeneration, and the need for targeted supports for small rural towns.
- Combined engagement including an in-person meeting on 6 October 2025 at the Courthouse, Cootehill and follow-up written submissions in November 2025 between Cootehill Chamber of Commerce and Minister of State Niamh Smyth TD. Communications-related issues raised included broadband reliability, telecoms coverage in rural areas, digital connectivity challenges for SMEs, and the need for improved last-mile connectivity to support business operations and remote working.
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Seeking Ireland's support for simplification of digital regulation at EU level.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Participate in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment's Responsible Business Forum regarding sustainable development goals
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Bringing attention to Scale Ireland's Skills Report and highlighting critical skills gaps in Ireland's indigenous sector.
TechIreland Analytics and Data Solutions Company Limited by Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Highlighting importance of the National AI Meet and Challenge in the context of the AI Summit being held during Ireland's EU presidency