Threat of Brexit and CGT entrepreneur’s rate remain stumbling blocks – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says more needs to be done to help our small and medium businesses become more competitive. This region has fallen behind when it comes to jobs announcements, with the latest data revealing that 52% of the employment […]
Bureaucracy sees taxpayer’s money in limbo as beds remain closed Monaghan hospital being overlooked when it comes to provision of acute services Cavan Monaghan TD Niamh Smyth has described the three year wait for five additional beds to open at Monaghan Hospital as “ridiculous”. “I have to say when I got the latest response on […]
Forward thinking essential for this project in Carrickmacross Fianna Fáil Deputy Niamh Smyth has welcomed the news that the HSE are looking for a premises in Carrickmacross to provide a Primary Care Centre. Deputy Smyth commented, “I have received confirmation from the HSE that they are actively looking for a site in the town to […]
– No provision in Budget 2017 for extra funding for agri scheme – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says she’s deeply disappointed that the Government has failed to increase payments under the Areas of Natural Constraint programme as part of Budget 2017. Hundreds of farmers across Cavan and Monaghan are eligible for the […]
Fianna Fáil Deputy Niamh Smyth says she is disappointed after receiving confirmation from the Minister for Justice this week that there is still no site confirmed for a new Garda Station in Bailieborough. Deputy Smyth commented, “After months of speculation and following numerous Parliamentary Questions submitted by myself to Minister Frances Fitzgerald, we are still […]
– Govt Ministers make conflicting statements about exemptions – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has called on Ministers Creed and Coveney to immediately clarify whether farmers can apply for an exemption to spread slurry past the 15th October deadline. The Taoiseach, the Agriculture Minister and the Housing Minister have made conflicting statements about […]
– Northern Ireland Secretary will not hold permanent seat – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth says British Prime Minister Teresa May’s decision not to include the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in the Government’s special Brexit Committee is a deeply worrying development. Deputy Smyth commented, “Brexit poses one of the biggest political […]
Supply issue not addressed by plan – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has criticised the Government’s first time buyers scheme saying that it will not help many people in Cavan and Monaghan as it excludes second hand homes. The plan virtually ignores the supply issue, thereby limiting the options for first time buyers. […]
– Further delays for homes in Cavan and Monaghan on the cards – Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth has slammed the Communications Minister following reports that the rollout the Government’s National Broadband Plan will be delayed again. It will now be 2023 before the target is reached – 8 years after the original […]
Pressure of widespread public support pays off – Fianna Fáil Arts Spokesperson Niamh Smyth has welcomed the increases in funding for arts, culture and film announced in Budget 2017. “Fianna Fáil has a strong tradition of supporting Irish arts and culture and we have always acknowledged the impressive contribution that the arts community has made […]