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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

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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 1368Justice and Equality 167Health 147Economic Development and Industry 129Agriculture 120EU Affairs 83Communications 82Finance 63Environment 57Arts 55Trade 48Tourism 47Education and Training 46Taxation 38Budgetary matters 36Children and Youth Affairs 36Energy and Natural Resources 30Employment 25Community 22Sports and Recreation 20Public Expenditure and Reform 19Foreign Affairs 16Housing 16Social Protection 14Transport 12Local Government 10Banking and Financial Institutions 8Development and Zoning 7Heritage 7Gaeltacht 3Marine 3Defence 1Food 1
YearAll 13682026 2232025 2862024 1332023 1792022 1382021 1232020 632019 472018 552017 732016 48
Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Primark Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

That the Minister and the Government gain a full appreciation of Primark’s commitment to growing in Ireland, and general discussion on policies that support local retail businesses.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Primark Limited" equals CRO name "PRIMARK LIMITED" (CRO 47371) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited

Agriculture
Intended results

To provide stakeholders with an overview of the current dairy market conditions, discuss key issues affecting Lakeland Dairies suppliers and the wider dairy industry and promote a greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the dairy sector.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Outline AmCham views with regard to the Regulation of Artifical Intelligence Bill and the regulatory framework in Ireland

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Participate in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Responsible Business Forum focused on the responsible business compass and responsible business conduct

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Discussion of the policy support required to accelerate deployment of clean, affordable and secure energy, such as on-site solar systems, to protect businesses from wholesale energy market volatility, and enable them to manage their energy costs and decarbonise their operations.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by IE Domain Registry

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Meeting with the Minister to discuss various activities the Registry is undertaking to support digital skills and AI.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "IE Domain Registry" has no legal form. "IE DOMAIN REGISTRY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 315315) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Institute of Directors Ireland

Employment
Intended results

Minister Niamh Smyth was invited and accepted to do a welcome address at an IoD Ireland event on AI Governance. The Minister subsequently had to cancel due to illness on the day of the event. This IoD member event was for Independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs). The event…

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Council of The Bar of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid