Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called for HSE action as respite services in Cavan-Monaghan will see additional build up in waiting lists due to the closure at the Annalee View Respite Services in Cootehill. The service will remain closed indefinitely as an oil leak is repaired.   Deputy Smyth said “There are […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on the Minister for Transport to clarify the status of the A5 road project which would see Cavan Monaghan linked to Derry with an improved road infrastructure.   Deputy Smyth said “There is much frustration in Cavan and Monaghan following the news that €27 million which […]

 Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on the government to rectify the waiting lists which has seen some women waiting over six months for appointments from the CervicalCheck programme.   Deputy Smyth said “There is huge concern among my constituents in Cavan Monaghan as they are waiting over six months in […]

– VAT set to increase to 23% on items from 1 March – – Review should take place before changes are implemented – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has said that plans to increase VAT on many food supplements from 0% to 23% should be halted pending a planned review by the Tax […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on the Minister for Rural & Community Development to ensure that funding is allocated under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund to Hope Castle and the Market House in Castleblayney. An application has been submitted by Monaghan County Council setting out four key objectives for Lough […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has welcomed confirmation that the proposed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class for St. Clare’s National School has moved to planning stage.   Deputy Smyth commented “I am very pleased that the project has moved to planning stage. I have been advocating on behalf of students and parents with […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan – Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on the Minister for Education to immediately provide pay cheques to substitute teachers whose pay has been severely cut due to incorrectly applied emergency tax. Deputy Smyth was commenting as it emerged that an end date was incorrectly applied by Department of Education payroll […]

Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan/Monaghan Niamh Smyth has welcomed the changes announced to the Domiciliary Care Allowance. The change enables parents who are sharing in the care of their disabled child but living apart to qualify for the scheme. Commenting Deputy Smyth said “ Our Spokesperson for Social Protection Willie O’Dea raised this issue with […]

– Over 60% of funding spent on administration costs – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says communities across the two counties are suffering as a result of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s failure to spend LEADER funding. Deputy Smyth was commenting as new figures released to Fianna Fáil show that 13% […]

Cavan-Monaghan TD Niamh Smyth has said that the Government decision to hold a scoping inquiry to examine the fatal hit-and-run of Shane O’Farrell near Carrickmacross on August 2nd 2011 is a step forward, but has reiterated the call for a full inquiry as requested by the family. Deputy Smyth commented “The announcement that a scoping inquiry will now examine the circumstances of the fatal hit-and-run of Shane O’Farrell is a step […]