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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Brendan Smith

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Cavan-Monaghan
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen; …
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1397
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
388 of 422 divisions
92%
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 Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Education and Training
Intended results

To highlight that the Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.

Register of Lobbying2024-08-30

Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To lobby all members of the oireactas on the demands and needs that face students and what must be included in the 2025 budget

Register of Lobbying2024-08-02

Lobbying return by Gaeloideachas

Education and Training
Intended results

https://gaeloideachas.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Caipeis-Stocaireachta-Teacs.pdf

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gaeloideachas" equals CRO name "GAELOIDEACHAS" (CRO 317146) 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 Lobbying2024-06-25

Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Education and Training
Intended results

Members of the Oireachtas to attend the INTO National Lobby Day on 12 June 2024 to secure additional funding, strengthen school leadership and reduce class sizes in primary schools in Budget 2025.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Clear directive from Government (Depts of Health and Education) instructing schools not to use programmes of materials funded by alcohol industry sources

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-03

Lobbying return by Progressive College Network Ltd.

Education and Training
Intended results

The proposed LP fund is a matter of grave concern. PCN currently has a bespoke LP insurance which includes medical insurance and also protects teachers and staff. PCN's bespoke insurance is far superior than the proposed LP fund. PCN should be allowed to continue to offer the…

Register of Lobbying2022-07-14

Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Education and Training
Intended results

We would like Budget 2023 to deliver higher investment in primary and special schools, class sizes to be prioritized, increase in school capitation grant, support school leaders and fund school-based mental health initiatives for children.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) accurate, timely identification and support which can be equitably accessed (2) a more developed continuum of support for students with dyslexia (3) mandatory training of all…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Education and Training
Intended results

To seek the immediate resumption of the Driver Theory Test and to seek online testing be made available for essential workers immediately.::To highlight that the suspension until further notice of the Driver Theory Test being taken in-person along with the inadequate online…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-19

Lobbying return by Technological Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

Investment in technological higher education sector in Budget 2022::To secure €34.5m investment in Digitalisation & Infrastructure for technological higher education institutions in Budget 2022::To secure €44.6m investment in human capital for technological higher education…