Smyth calls for transparency and consultation to any sale of this site  Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has received confirmation from the HSE that the former St Felim’s Hospital building will be put on the market but that it’s not expected to go up for sale in 2019. Commenting, Deputy Smyth says, “I […]

Fianna Fail TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has received confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed that the GLAS Farm Buildings Scheme will reopen to applications in January. Commenting, Deputy Smyth says, “ Farmers have been calling me on this in recent months to find out if this scheme is re-opening to applications. I […]

– Minister commits to reviewing funding application – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has secured a commitment from the Education Minister to review an application by St. Brigid’s National School, Meath Hill for funding for additional accommodation. The application was refused by the Department of Education & Skills last year, and the facilities […]

– Some pregnant women not being offered scan; told they aren’t eligible – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, Niamh Smyth has secured confirmation that the 20 week anomaly scan is being offered at Cavan General Hospital but has said she is concerned that not all pregnant women are being offered the service. Deputy Smyth received […]

– 23 nursing positions still outstanding – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is deeply concerned to receive confirmation that the number of vacancies has increased within the Cavan and Monaghan Hospital Group since August.  The bulk of the vacancies are in nursing. The figures came to light following a Parliamentary Question […]

Fianna Fail TD for Cavan- Monaghan Niamh has been advised by the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan that he is seeking the advice of the Attorney General in relation to the case of Shane O’Farrell. “I have questioned Minister Flanagan on this matter. I appealed to him to set up a public inquiry into the […]

Property marking machine in Bailieborough from 29th of November – 4th December  Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan and North Meath Niamh Smyth is urging members of the public in Bailieborough to mark their property at an upcoming Community Alert Event. Deputy Smyth as Chairperson of Bailieborough Community Alert was commenting ahead the Property Marking week […]

Fianna Fáil Deputy Niamh Smyth has welcomed the draft agreement on Brexit but says contingency plans must continue to be put in place to cover all scenarios. Deputy Smyth said, “The next few days will be crucial for this island. If the withdrawal agreement is approved this weekend, it then has to pass through the […]

– Latest CSO figures reveal no new jobs created in 12 month period – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth say new CSO Labour Force figures are further evidence that this government is continuing to push investment in Dublin, to the detriment of other regions. The stats show that there were NO employment gains […]

– Legislation would see decisions made within four weeks – – 125 people on waiting list in Cavan and Monaghan – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has welcomed the publication of a new Bill which will vastly reduce decision times for the Housing Adaptation Grant. The Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a […]