– New posts will see additional services rolled out at Cavan General Hospital – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has welcomed a progress update from the RCSI group, which confirms that interviews for consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist posts are scheduled to take place this month. Under the contract, these consultants will have dedicated […]
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FF wants fairer CAP payments for family farmers
– Farmers in Cavan and Monaghan receiving less than the average national payment – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says a proposal by her party to put a ceiling on CAP payments should level the playing field for smaller family farmers. The party wants to limit Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments to €60,000 […]
Frustration levels rising as LEADER still not being rolled out – Smyth
– Only 3 projects approved across Cavan and Monaghan to date – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says LEADER companies across Cavan and Monaghan are becoming increasingly frustrated with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs for its failure to allocate funding to LEADER projects. It’s more than 3 years […]
Smyth welcomes additional funding for illegal dumping crackdown
– Discarded rubbish, furniture and household waste marring landscape – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has welcomed the allocation of additional funding for the Government’s anti-illegal dumping initiative. Cavan and Monaghan County Councils are set to benefit from an additional €22,000 to clamp down on illegal dumping. Deputy Smyth commented, “I am pleased […]
Smyth attends event on history of County Cavan Orangeism in Armagh
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she was delighted to be invited and attend an event on the history of Cavan Orangeism in Loughgall in County Armagh last night. Commenting Deputy Niamh Smyth said, “As a TD for Cavan- Monaghan and as Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Arts & Heritage, I was delighted to […]
Govt must address supply issue for first time buyers – Smyth
– Help to Buy Scheme failing house hunters in Cavan and Monaghan – – New figures reveal less than 20 applications made across the two counties – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says new figures from the Department of Finance reveal the extent of the failure of the Government’s Help to Buy […]
Extra resources needed to tackle lengthy Courts waiting lists – Smyth
– 4 month wait for family law cases in Co. Cavan – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on the Justice Minister to address the lengthy delays being experienced by the Courts Service in Cavan. The most recent figures supplied to Deputy Smyth reveal a 16 week wait for family law cases, […]
Govt fails to live up to its own commitments on Education – Smyth
– Minister refuses to give date for Holy Family School works – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has accused the Education Minister of stalling on the construction of a new school building for children and teenagers with severe or profound learning disabilities, moderate or multiple learning disabilities and for pupils with autism. The […]
Tougher laws needed to crack down on damage to life-saving equipment – Smyth
– FF Bill will introduce larger penalties and deterrents – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says a new Bill will bring forward strict new measures to crack down on people stealing and vandalising life-saving equipment in towns, villages and recreational areas across the country. The Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017 is currently being […]
Smyth to host meeting on maintaining viable rural communities
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Rural, Regional & Gaeltacht Affairs Niamh Smyth is to host a consultation meeting with local community, business and public service organisations to explore ways to improve and maintain vibrant rural communities. The meeting will take place in the Bailie Hotel in […]