Cavan & Monaghan to lose out on National annual Angling chunk of €836million, if fish farms close Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth is outraged by plans by Inland Fisheries Ireland to close Fish Farms, which she says will have detrimental impact for this sector and its members in Cavan and Monaghan, with the loss of […]
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Smyth welcomes plan for a pedestrian crossing on Cavan Road in Bailieborough – ‘It’s progress’
Fianna Fáil TD in Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she has received confirmation from Cavan County Council that funding is being sought for a pedestrian crossing for the Cavan road out of Bailieborough. Deputy Smyth commented, “I have pressed Cavan County Council for this much needed pedestrian crossing for years. Following recent discussions with Cavan […]
Minister must move on Sports Capital Grant allocations – Smyth
Sports clubs missing out on essential funding – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says sports clubs across the two counties are losing out on important funding because the Sports Minister has failed to announce the next round of the Sports Capital Grant. Minister Ross has confirmed that no decision has been taken on […]
Fianna Fáil TD congratulates 1700 students in Cavan/Monaghan on Leaving Cert results
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Arts and Heritage Niamh Smyth TD is congratulating the 1,700 students in Cavan and Monaghan who are receiving their Leaving Cert results today. Deputy Smyth commented, “Today is a hugely significant day for the 1,700 students in Cavan and Monaghan and their families. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate […]
Rising waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy unacceptable
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan, Niamh Smyth has reacted to new figures obtained by the party which indicate that the waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy have risen in 2016. The latest figures made available by the HSE show that in Cavan/Monaghan 1061 people were waiting for a first assessment for up to […]
Banks disregard for rural towns is unacceptable – Smyth
Ulster Bank have turned their back on Clones for the last time Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan and Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is disappointed at Ulster Banks lack of regard for rural towns. It follows the removal of the ATM from the town of Clones in recent days. “I am disappointed at Ulster Bank […]
Local authorities face funding risk as motor tax receipts fall – Smyth
2016 motor tax receipts down significantly despite spike in new car sales Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Niamh Smyth has warned that local authorities are at risk of losing significant funding for maintaining roads and infrastructure due to a major decline in motor tax receipts. Fianna Fáil has acquired new figures from the Department of […]
Concern expressed as cattle going to slaughter early due to plummeting milk prices
Fianna Fáil Deputy Niamh Smyth is concerned for the viability of farming following the worrying scenarios which dairy farmers in Cavan and Monaghan have been left with due to the ongoing dairy crisis. “Farmers out there in my own constituency are crippled financially at present. What I have heard at my clinics is stark. Farmers […]
16 full time and part time litter wardens in 2013 reduced to 3 full time in 2016 in Cavan & Monaghan
How can we prevent the scourge of illegal dumping without adequate resources? – Smyth Black bags of litter left lying for three weeks leaves rat concerns for residents Fianna Fáil Deputy Niamh Smyth says further reinforcements are needed in order to deal with the scourge of illegal dumping across counties Cavan and Monaghan. “I have […]
Department spending cut will be felt across rural Ireland – €150m slashed from Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs budget
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says the Government’s decision to cut the budget of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs will serious repercussions for communities right across the country. The €150m reduction will be taken from the Department’s budget over the next three years. Deputy Smyth commented, “This decision […]