Lack of urgency on this issue by Minister of little comfort for farmers in Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is disappointed by the response from the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed regarding the implementation of an Agricultural cross border forum in light of the Brexit Referendum result. “I asked […]
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Councils must do more to tackle vacant units – more than 90 properties lying idle across Cavan and Monaghan
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says action must be taken to refurbish vacant social housing units to relieve the housing crisis. Figures released to Fianna Fáil reveal that there are 71 vacant properties in Co. Cavan and another 22 in Co. Monaghan, which are currently lying empty. Deputy Smyth commented, “It is shocking […]
Clarity sought on future of Trauma Unit at Cavan General Hospital
Smyth seeks assurances from Minister Simon Harris that they’ll be no further diminution of services in Cavan Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth has sought assurances from the Minister for Health Simon Harris regarding the future of the Trauma Unit at Cavan General Hospital, following reports that it’s one of nine hospitals proposed […]
Condition of our roads is top concern among people in Cavan Monaghan
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth has requested an emergency meeting with the Minister for Transport regarding the condition of roads in her constituency. “There is not one of my clinics that I attend throughout counties Cavan and Monaghan where the issue of roads doesn’t come up. People are fed up paying road […]
Smyth disappointed at Cabinet decision to sell off telecoms infrastructure
– Broadband network essential to future infrastructure advances – – Border customers will be at a serious disadvantage – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she’s extremely disappointed with the Government’s decision to sell off the ownership of the proposed State-sponsored broadband infrastructure to private operators. Deputy Smyth explained, “The Government is […]
Smyth disturbed by conduct carried out in culling of animals in Monaghan – issue to be raised in Dáil
Fears “wild west” reports could set precedent in cases like this Fianna Fáíl Deputy for Cavan Monaghan Niamh Smyth says is disturbed by the “wild west” type reports of the conduct carried out during the shooting of five cattle in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan this week and she has asked the Minister for Agriculture for clarity […]
Heritage Council without a Board for more than 6 months
– 14 out of 15 positions are vacant – Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Arts & Heritage Niamh Smyth says it’s completely unacceptable that 14 posts on the Board of the Heritage Council have been left vacant. Information provided to Fianna Fáil reveals that four of these positions have been vacant for almost three and […]
Minister says reviews into the deaths of babies at Cavan General Hospital will be completed as early as possible – Smyth
I have every confidence in maternity services in Cavan, but reviews cannot be allowed drag on – in the interest of the service, the staff and the families involved Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan/Monaghan Niamh Smyth has received confirmation from the Minister for Health Simon Harris that the reviews into the deaths of babies at […]
Minister washes her hands of vacant Garda Inspector post in Bailieborough
Deputy Smyth calls on Garda Commissioner to prioritise vacant post in Bailieborough Fianna Fáíl TD for Cavan/Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she is disappointed by a statement from the Minister regarding the failure to fill the position of Inspector at Bailieborough Garda Station. “This position has been vacant for weeks and Minister Frances Fitzgerald in her […]
Smyth facilitates meeting with Minister for Housing Simon Coveney to apply pressure on Department to make funding available for Drumillard Community Centre, Castleblayney
Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has met with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Simon Coveney and members from Castleblayney Housing Association to impress upon the Minister the need for funding to be released for Drumillard Community Centre. “Four representatives from Castleblayney Housing Association, Sheila Cumiskey, John Donohoe, Regina McCormack and […]