Niamh Smyth
‘It’s 2025 not 1955’: Just six women appointed Ministers of State while FF’s Robert Troy handed ministerial return
Jerry Buttimer appointed Minister of State with Robert Troy also making a ministerial comeback
Focus now moves to appointment of 23 Junior Ministers
Under the agreement between the two parties Fianna Fáil will have 10 Junior Ministers and Fine Gael will have eight
Five things to watch in 2025 as the next government takes shape
Year ahead promises no shortage of intrigue and challenge for the political classes as they look to digest a new reality brought about by the year of elections
Cavan-Monaghan constituency candidates list: Loss of Heather Humphreys a major blow to Fine Gael with question mark over Fianna Fáil prospects
Election 2024: Sinn Féin's confidence in Cavan-Monaghan may have been dented by recent showing in opinion polls
Minister Martin has ‘challenge on her hands’ to convince colleagues of funding plan
Niamh Smyth, head of Oireachtas Media Committee, says she personally supports ‘buy-in’ of TV licence model
‘It didn’t sit right with me’: Government politicians admit to voting No in referendums
‘My gut told me that it wasn’t the right move,’ says Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers
Row breaks out between two Oireachtas committees investigating RTÉ
FF’s Niamh Smyth says two committees covering the same topics at the same time had resulted in negative public commentary
RTÉ crisis ‘worsening’ over exit package revelations, chair of Oireachtas Media Committee says
Fianna Fáil’s Niamh Smyth says broadcaster should not have agreed to confidentiality clauses
RTÉ executives shut exit package door after pantomime horse has bolted
Gasps at Oireachtas media committee hearing as figure of €450,000 for exit package for broadcaster’s former chief financial officer is revealed
A celebration of what once was thought impossible as Dlava Mohamed’s family is reunited
Even before July’s road tragedy which killed Dlava and her best friend the Mohamed family has faced a lifetime of adversity
Una Mullally: Since 2005, nearly 2,000 Irish pubs have closed. It’s time to declare them a cultural asset
There’s a strong case for seeking Unesco recognition of the uniqueness of Irish pubs
Plans to hang portraits of female politicians in Leinster House stall after TD’s intervention
A decision on the permanent location for a recently-unveiled portrait of Senator David Norris is also on hold pending further discussion by the working group
Miriam Lord’s political awards for 2023
Gongs go to Timmy Dooley, Mary Robinson, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Louise O’Reilly, Thomas Pringle, Michael Collins, Mary Lou McDonald and Helen McEntee, but will they be thrilled?
RTE’s ‘barter account’: Minister expects to receive interim report on account within the week
The Oireachtas Media Committee has asked full board of RTÉ to attend meeting to examine if oversight has improved
Oireachtas media committee may hold special meeting to discuss RTÉ ‘deficiencies’ in September
Ahead of private meeting of committee, chair Niamh Smyth says there is a disconnect between broadcaster’s board and executive
RTÉ board members may face fresh Oireachtas committee following Grant Thornton review
TD Niamh Smyth, who chairs media committee, believes another committee meeting before Dáil resumes regular sittings may be in order
Miriam Lord’s Week: TDs and Senators eager for their close-ups in The Tubridy Show
Committee hearings into RTÉ payments controversy provided stark contrast between top performers and those who scaled soaring heights of incoherence
RTÉ’s payments to Ryan Tubridy: After 25 hours of hearings, are we any closer to the truth?
After six meetings, more than 25 hours of committee hearings and plenty of media coverage, the short answer is yes
RTÉ witnesses endure pointed but mostly respectful questioning at Oireachtas committee
Senior figures from national broadcaster subjected to hours of detailed questioning by politicians about payments to Ryan Tubridy
RTÉ pay controversy: Dáil committee may seek extra powers to grill station executives
Former RTÉ director general Dee Forbes is among seven RTÉ figures who have been invited to two committees
Politicians to seek answers from RTÉ on Tubridy payments scandal
Oireachtas committees will seek explanation in relation to apparent discrepancy
RTÉ chair to be quizzed on boardroom leaks in first public outing
Siún Ní Raghallaigh will attend Oireachtas media committee as broadcaster awaits appointment of director general
Ministerial reshuffle: Who is in the firing line and who can expect a promotion?
Martin set to get his choice of cabinet posts while botched secondment could have repercussions for Donnelly
People Before Profit TDs defend decision not to clap for Zelenskiy Oireachtas address
TDs Paul Murphy, Richard Boyd Barrett, Gino Kenny and Bríd Smith did not applaud
Delay in publishing Future of Media Commission report branded ‘bloody disgrace’
Media committee chair Niamh Smyth says members and BAI are working ‘in a vacuum’
Social media ‘not really’ willing to co-operate on combatting harmful content
Oireachtas committee critical of how companies address content issues on their services
Partners should be classified as ‘essential accompanying persons’ in maternity wards
Midwifery sections, mainly led by women, should ‘show leadership’ on access - Minister
Hospitality and entertainment VAT ‘should stay at 9% until 2025’
Oireachtas group also calls for new public holiday and voucher scheme to spur spending
Fianna Fáil’s 2020 election postmortem still not delivered
Party TDs express disappointment at slowness of report and poor byelection showing
BAI upholds eight complaints over controversial RTÉ God sketch
Clip featured mock news item claiming God had been arrested for sexual harassment scandals
‘Wild West’ social media firms criticised for response to harmful content
Facebook, Twitter and TikTok appeared before the Oireachtas media committee
Twitter challenges Irish proposals for online safety legislation
Social media giant is appearing before an Oireachtas committee
Review of funds given to An Taisce demanded at Fianna Fáil party meeting
Planned appeal over €140 million cheese plant labelled ‘treasonous’ by one TD
FF TDs would not exclude Sinn Féin coalition after next election
A year after the general election, Martin indicates a sea-change in FF stance
Oireachtas committee chair calls for RTÉ to remove ‘blasphemous’ sketch from player
Aengus Mac Grianna apologises over NYE item which prompted almost 6,000 complaints
Martin appoints 18 Fianna Fáil TDs to spokesperson positions
Dara Calleary takes social protection role while Barry Cowen turns down climate job
RTÉ board should not tune out from digital expertise
Cantillon: Industry change must be key as Oireachtas committee fills vacancies
A bridge, a border and two Covid worlds
Cavan has got its Covid numbers down while Donegal lags behind
RTÉ representatives meet gardaí over retirement gathering
Chair Moya Doherty says failure to adhere to social distancing a ‘matter of serious concern’
Lockdown exit plan to see ‘enjoyable and safe’ Christmas - Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil meeting hears recriminations over how party HQ ran election strategy
‘Sentiment alone’ will not rescue Irish media, warns NUJ
Oireachtas committee hears ‘very stark presentations’ from union, RTÉ and IBI
Eighteen TDs nominated to chair Oireachtas committees
James Lawless, Fergus O’Dowd, Kathleen Funchion and Neasa Hourigan among appointees
Politicians opt for staycations where peace may be hard to come by
TDs have had a long year but Covid-19 means even holiday arrangements draw attention
Coalition parties to appoint 20 junior ministers if accord ratified
Deal would see Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael get eight roles each with four going to Greens
Call for the protection of midwifery-led maternity units
Cavan-Monaghan TD says she understands unit is set to close but no response from hospital group
Culture Night to be online event due to Covid-19, Madigan tells Dáil
Minister for Culture says decision is regrettable but artists can still create ‘buzz’
Arts Council’s role is now to provide income continuance and business survival
The Covid-19 crisis has put millions of independent artists and small companies around the world under existential threat
Cavan-Monaghan results: Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil take two seats with one for Fine Gael
Heather Humphreys fails to bring in running mate despite expansion of constituency to five seats
Election 2020: Arts sector calls on parties to double investment in Arts by 2025
NCFA says 72% of artists earn less than the minimum wage, 72% don’t have pension
Minister seeks ‘palatable’ solution to row over Abbey Theatre
FF spokeswoman says Irish artists should not be ‘side-lined by our National Theatre’
Senior staff in beef company receiving death threats, Minister says
Michael Creed says Government and gardaí taking threats very seriously
Euro 2020 ban ‘most distressing’ for Merrion Square artists
Fianna Fáil TD criticises ‘unacceptable’ level of payment for artists and performers
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