– Minister must intervene immediately – – Flexibility is needed in implementing the Nitrates Directive – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says it’s time Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to intervene to ensure that the slurry spreading deadline is extended past the October 15th cut-off date. She’s calling on Minister Creed to emphasise the […]
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Smyth seeks assurances that towns in Cavan and Monaghan benefit from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
15 towns and villages in Cavan and Monaghan apply for funding More money needed to revitalise towns and communities – Smyth Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Arts and Heritage Niamh Smyth says it is critical that the 15 towns and villages in Cavan and Monaghan who have applied under the €10 million Town and Village Fund […]
Works on Cootehill Footpaths a welcome development for pedestrians and businesses – Smyth
Works to begin soon on Cootehill Footpaths Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is delighted that works are imminent on new footpaths for Cootehill Town. Deputy Smyth said, “The people of Cootehill have waited a long time for these works to start, but the day is almost upon us. I […]
Smyth says Government’s denial on Local Improvement Scheme is “infuriating for local communities”
Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth says the persistence by the Government that the Local Improvement Scheme is still in place in 2016 is “infuriating to local communities”. Deputy Smyth said, “The Local Improvement Scheme is in no way still in place in Cavan Monaghan. The introduction of the Community Involvement Scheme has helped but there […]
Deputy Smyth hosts coffee morning in aid of SOSAD Cavan on World Mental Health Day
Cavan/Monaghan TD Deputy Niamh Smyth is bringing mental health to the fore at Fianna Fáil Headquarters in Cavan next Monday the 10th of October which marks World Mental Health. Commenting, Deputy Smyth said, “On this important day, World Mental Health day I want to add my voice to the thousands who are saying “it’s okay, […]
Nurses deserve equal pay for equal work – Smyth
Nursing Internship increments must be restored to pre-2011 levels – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says steps must be taken to ensure that nurses who qualified between 2011-2015 are placed on the same pay scale as their peers who are benefitted from higher increments. This group of nurses is being penalised as a […]
Minister must push for increased Arts funding allocation – Smyth
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Arts & Heritage Niamh Smyth says the Government must reaffirm its commitment to Arts, Culture and Heritage by allocating an increased budget for the Department next month. The sector has suffered a series of cuts over the past number of years and this trend needs to be reversed. Deputy Smyth explained, […]
Last chance for cash strapped Parents in Cavan & Monaghan
Smyth urges parents to apply for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Scheme 2016 before Friday’s deadline Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fail TD, Niamh Smyth is appealing to parents to apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme 2016 before Friday’s deadline. Applications for the scheme opened in June and every year thousands of […]
Smyth summons Minister Ross to Committee to address depleted road funding
Job creations, Road Network, Broadband, planning and key Infrastructure raised by Cavan County Council at Dáil Committee meeting this week – Collapse in basic roads funding highlighted as growing problem across various counties including Cavan Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Niamh Smyth says a number of key issues for the region were brought […]
Smyth asks Minister about delays in introducing 20 week pregnancy scan at Cavan General Hospital
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Deputy Niamh Smyth has questioned the Minister for Health Simon Harris about the delay in introducing the 20 week full detailed anatomy scan at Cavan General Hospital. Deputy Smyth says, “An anomaly scan, given at 20 weeks, also known as the “Big Scan” should be automatic for all […]