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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Barry Ward

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Dún Laoghaire
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
9 current, 4 ended — Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann); Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann); …
10
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
852
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
2
SIPO donation records
343 of 422 divisions
81%
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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

For Oireachtas members to be briefed on the issues facing the private and voluntary nursing home sector including workforce, underfunding, future provision and a lack of government policy on older person care in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To seek information on the number of inspections by the Environmental Health Service on vape shops and retailers who sell vapes.::Meeting to discuss e-cigarette recommendations. ::To congratulate the Minister for Health and the Minister of State for Health on the passing of the…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To secure a date to hold a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group. ::To raise awareness of the funding needs of the Irish Heart Foundation Patient Support Services.::To raise awareness of the funding needs for heart, stroke and thrombosis clinical services in each…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To raise awareness of the generational smoking ban policy.::To build political and public support for a generational smoking ban.::To urge the Cabinet to approve Smokefree Generation Legislation::To secure a meeting to discuss the generational smoking ban policy. ::To seek…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness about Explorium and to seek its consideration as part of future decision-making on the delivery of a national science centre.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To inform Designated Public Officials of the perspective of Premier Lotteries Ireland, as the licensed operator of the National Lottery on policy and regulation impacting on the National Lottery.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Communicate Irish Cancer Society recommendations on the Bill ::Propose amendments to the Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

EU Affairs
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Health
Intended results

To ensure stakeholders were informed as to the EU Safe Hearts Plan and the need for a new Cardiovascular Health Plan in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

An increase in the budget of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland from the HSE to expand services. To increase the services provided to people living with dementia.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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.