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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Niamh Smyth

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Cavan-Monaghan
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (2025-06-02 → current)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2025-01-29 → 2025-06-01)
1
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1368
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
318 of 422 divisions
75%
Vote participation

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

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Register of Lobbying2026-05-08

Lobbying return by EQUINIX (IRELAND)

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To convey Equinix's viewpoints on connection for Equinix Data Centres

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "EQUINIX (IRELAND)" has no legal form. "EQUINIX (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 323301) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Workday Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To congratulate Minister Smyth on the publication of 'Digital Ireland – Connecting our People, Securing our Future' and to present AmCham’s 'Artificial Intelligence: A Blueprint for Ireland’s AI Leadership.' We discussed how the US-Ireland business community can support the 90…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Workday Limited" equals CRO name "WORKDAY LIMITED" (CRO 521013) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure fair treatment of performers’ rights.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG" equals CRO name "RECORDED ARTISTS ACTORS PERFORMERS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 309692) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate issues the positive impact and issues impacting the technology sector in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure awareness and understanding of Ibec priorities in relation to the upcoming National Digital and AI Strategy (NDAIS)

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Raise awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity, governance and how to get started with AI.::Work with DETE and EDAF partners on our campaign::Ensure understanding of Ibec priorities on Digital and AI policy with DETE and EDAF colleagues.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To develop a balanced EU digital framework that allows for innovation and growth and to encourage Ireland to adopt a leadership position in shaping forthcoming initiatives.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "META PLATFORMS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 462932) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Scale Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the findings of the report around critical skills gaps.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Scale Ireland" has no legal form. "S.C.A.L.E. IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 216661) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by OpenAI Ireland Ltd.

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Discuss how OpenAI can support Ireland's approach to digital inclusion and responsible adoption. Advocate for the economic benefits of AI, AI supported public services efficiencies, and AI infrastructure. Discussion on Ireland's upcoming EU Council Presidency priorities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "OpenAI Ireland Ltd." equals CRO name "OPENAI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 737350) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Lidl Ireland Gmbh

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Correspondence to proposed changes to Companies Act 2014

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Lidl Ireland Gmbh" equals CRO name "LIDL IRELAND GMBH" (CRO 904141) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To influence Government policy, legislation and Budget 2026 funding decisions to improve conditions for rural SMEs and retailers, including retention of statutory sick pay at five days, support for retail worker protection measures, reform of the Small Benefit Exemption voucher…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Cootehill Chamber of Commerce" has no legal form. "COOTEHILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 250443) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To provide AmCham input and participate in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment's Responsible Business Forum with regard to sustainable development goals

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by TechIreland Analytics and Data Solutions Company Limited by Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Further engagement on the National AI Meet and Challenge in the context of the AI Summit

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "TechIreland Analytics and Data Solutions Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "TECHIRELAND ANALYTICS AND DATA SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 597250) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by ALDI Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

ALDI intended to showcase the new store to the Minister, given it was in their constituency. ALDI hoped to outline its investment and positive impact in the local area and county. Participation in photocall and to meet with ALDI staff and management. Sharing of imagery after the…