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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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To influence Budget 2026 funding allocations and associated Government policy decisions to improve conditions for rural SMEs and retailers, including targeted enterprise supports, training and digital funding, business energy efficiency grants, infrastructure investment, and…

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 Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To influence Government policy and funding decisions to improve energy affordability and resilience for rural SMEs, including expanded grant support for business energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, improved grid reliability, and measures to reduce the…

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 Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Employment
Intended results

To influence Government employment policy and Budget measures to support rural SMEs, including retention of statutory sick pay at five days, balanced approaches to labour cost increases, measures to address labour shortages, and improved conditions to help small businesses…

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 Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To influence Government policy and legislative action to improve safety and protections for retail workers and small businesses, including stronger retail crime measures, support for retail worker protection legislation, fairer legal protections for staff, and improved…

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 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Local Government
Intended results

To influence Government policy and public funding decisions to strengthen local authority capacity and investment in rural towns, including improved infrastructure delivery, water and utilities upgrades, greater local funding flexibility, and targeted supports to support…

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 Cootehill Chamber of Commerce

Communications
Intended results

To influence Government policy and public investment decisions to improve broadband and telecoms infrastructure in rural towns, including enhanced reliability, better last-mile connectivity, and improved digital infrastructure to support SME competitiveness and local economic…

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 The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To object to the inclusion of the sub-sections (vi) and (vii) under section 65 of the Finance Bill 2025 which extends the the existing VAT registration thresholds (€42,000 for services and €80,000 for goods) to include poultry broiler farmers.::To stress that the added…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Threshold

Tourism
Intended results

For the DPO's to adopt Threshold's position regarding the Short-Term Lettings legislation and ancillary planning matters.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Center for Independent Living

Communications
Intended results

Minister Smyth to launch ILMI position paper of Disabled People and Artificial Intellitence

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Center for Independent Living" has no legal form. "CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 186468) 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.