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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)
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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

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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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AreaAll 223Economic Development and Industry 62EU Affairs 44Trade 18Health 13Arts 10Finance 10Justice and Equality 10Communications 9Agriculture 7Education and Training 7Taxation 5Budgetary matters 4Children and Youth Affairs 4Employment 3Energy and Natural Resources 3Public Expenditure and Reform 3Banking and Financial Institutions 2Environment 2Tourism 2Community 1Foreign Affairs 1Housing 1Local Government 1Sports and Recreation 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-09-19

Lobbying return by Drogheda & District Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure Government recognition and support for practical, locally delivered digital transformation initiatives for SMEs; to highlight the digital skills and confidence gaps identified by businesses in Drogheda; to connect local businesses with existing public digital supports;…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Drogheda & District Chamber" has no legal form. "DROGHEDA AND DISTRICT CHAMBER COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 1757) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To increase awareness and understanding among Oireachtas members of the importance and effectiveness of the HEAR and DARE schemes and to encourage continued political and policy support for initiatives that promote equitable access to higher education.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by The Institute of Directors Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To share new IoD Ireland research, which addressed the perspectives of over 378 directors’ and business leaders’ views on AI Governance and competitiveness. The research was undertaken between 24 February – 6 March 2026.::Our new research provides a clear message: Irish leaders…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Institute of Directors Ireland" equals CRO name "INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IRELAND" (CRO 197643) 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 Lobbying2026-04-27

Lobbying return by Skillnet Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Increasing awareness and development of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Skillnet Ireland" has no legal form. "SKILLNET IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 298694) 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 Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Education and Training
Intended results

To facilitate engagement and awareness in relation to the initiative. We approached Niamh Smyth to arrange a phone call to publicise this new digital course. The course was a huge success amongst European countries. Our campaign for Ireland was the most outstanding in the EU.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Education and Training
Intended results

To influence Government training and funding policy to improve access for rural SMEs and retailers, including better use of the National Training Fund, increased support for digital and ecommerce skills development, and more practical and accessible training and upskilling…

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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…