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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Aubrey McCarthy

Unaffiliated

Constituency / panel
University of Dublin
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
6 current — Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage; …
32
Declared items
16
CRO-matched interests
2
Awards to declared companies
221
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
175 of 221 divisions
79%
Vote participation

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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To inform the DPOs of our concerns and recommendations in respect of the proposed planning exemptions for detached exterior dwellings.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by SSLF Progress Ireland

Housing
Intended results

To discuss Progress Ireland's work on housing policy both in Ireland and abroad.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "SSLF Progress Ireland" has no legal form. "SSLF PROGRESS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 754316) 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 Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

Highlighted housing shortages as a major threat to competitiveness and called for faster housing delivery aligned with infrastructure and transport provision.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Housing
Intended results

Sought policy support for simplified planning processes to transform underused land for housing, ensure critical infrastructure is delivered efficiently to support housing, and to ask for the introduction of incentives to bring vacant homes back into circulation.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Rockwood Consulting ULC

Housing
Intended results

Sought policy support for simplified planning processes to transform underused land for housing, ensure critical infrastructure is delivered efficiently to support housing, and to ask for the introduction of incentives to bring vacant homes back into circulation.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance

Housing
Intended results

Securing Approval and Funding

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance" has no legal form. "THE SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 684354) 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 Cairn Homes plc

Housing
Intended results

Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cairn Homes plc" equals CRO name "CAIRN HOMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 552564) 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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Highlighting the work SCI's work in 2024 and highlighting the issue of children experiencing homelessness.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2026-01-15

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To inform the DPOs of our position on the proposed changes to the exempted development regulations. To seek a copy of the proposed changes.

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 Lobbying2026-01-14

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Housing
Intended results

To ensure an understanding of concerns about lack of clarity on incoming rental regulations and potential impact on landlords.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-08

Lobbying return by Irish Green Building Council

Housing
Intended results

To highlight reforms of the policy environment which would address vacancy and dereliction in Ireland's towns and cities and the importance of prioritising adaptive use in the next housing plan.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Green Building Council" has no legal form. "IRISH GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 492948) 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 Lobbying2025-12-16

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Pre-legislative scrutiny of any amendments to the Housing Act 1988 with a focus on compliance with human rights. Letter sent prior to appearance before sitting of committee discussing homelessness.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Influence Oireachtas Committee on amendments to social housing legislation related to appeal structures, access to homeless services, and entitlements of persons experiencing domestic violence.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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.