Niamh Smyth
Niamh Smyth (born 19 April 1978) is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cavan–Monaghan constituency since the 2016 general election.[1]
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| Teachta Dála | |
| Assumed office February 2016 | |
| Constituency | Cavan–Monaghan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1978 Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Fianna Fáil |
| Spouse(s) | James Conaty (m. 2011; sep. 2018) |
| Relations | Patrick Smith (Grand uncle) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | |
| Website | niamhsmyth |
She was a member of Cavan County Council from 2009 to 2016.[2]
Smyth was elected as the first president of the Fianna Fáil women's network on 14 September 2015.[3] In May 2016, she was appointed to the Fianna Fáil Front Bench as Spokesperson for the Arts and Heritage.[4]
Personal life
Smyth was born in 19 April 1978 to Dessie and Maura Smyth. Dessie is originally from Knockbride and is a nephew of Patrick Smith, a former Fianna Fáil founding member and politician.
Smyth is married to James Conaty and they have one daughter together.[5] They have been separated since 2018.
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References
- "Niamh Smyth". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- "Niamh Smyth". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- "Smyth elected President of Fianna Fáil Women's Network - Niamh Smyth TD". Niamh Smyth TD. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- "First-time TD: Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fáil". The Irish Times. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- "Baby joy for Deputy Niamh Smyth". Anglo Celt. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
External links
| Oireachtas | ||
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| Preceded by Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Brendan Smith Joe O'Reilly Seán Conlan Heather Humphreys |
Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Cavan–Monaghan 2016–present With: Heather Humphreys 2016–present Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin 2016–present Brendan Smith 2016–present |
Incumbent |
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