Lobbying return by Irish Federation of University Teachers
Education and TrainingIntended results
Support offered by Senator and initial meeting requested::Support for Pre-Budget Submission 2027
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Brendan Smith
- 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
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 92%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
388 of 422 divisions
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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Lobbying return by Marketing English in Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
To raise awareness among TDs and Senators of the ELE sector's economic contribution (EUR 1.46bn per Indecon), its student profile and the regulatory and immigration issues it faces, and to build support in the Oireachtas for the sector's policy positions.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Marketing English in Ireland" has no legal form. "MARKETING ENGLISH IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 207303) 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.
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Education and TrainingIntended results
Highlighted that assistive technology is a fundamental human right under the UN CRPD ::Showcase the success of initiatives like DAT Central and DAT Works, which supports disabled job seekers and employers in leveraging technology for career entry and advancement.::Advocate for…
Lobbying return by JKS Communications
Education and TrainingIntended results
Raising awareness with Oireachtas members / policy developments and annual report, request AV Room presentation ::Attendance JOC::Meeting with Minister and officials
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "JKS Communications" has no legal form. "JKS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 507938) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association
Education and TrainingIntended results
To increase awareness and understanding among Oireachtas members of the importance and effectiveness of the HEAR and DARE schemes and to encourage continued political and policy support for initiatives that promote equitable access to higher education.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association
Education and TrainingIntended results
To secure political recognition of the strategic value of international students to Ireland and support for policies that strengthen Ireland's position as a leading destination for international education
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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.
Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Improved funding for Research Ireland
Lobbying return by Skillnet Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Increasing awareness and development of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Skillnet Ireland" has no legal form. "SKILLNET IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 298694) 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.
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Education and TrainingIntended results
To highlight programmes offered by NLN that offer progression pathways to the wide range of apprenticeships::To highlight some of the systemic barriers that prevent people with disabilities from taking up apprenticeships and make recommendations to the Committee
Lobbying return by AONTAS
Education and TrainingIntended results
Consider the recommendations outlined in these reports, especially regarding core funding and strategic partnerships in the delivery of policy objectives
Lobbying return by AONTAS
Education and TrainingIntended results
Equality of access to apprenticeship opportunities, enhanced support for apprentices
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Called for greater flexibility within the apprenticeship and wider skills system to enable faster adaptation to emerging sectors and changing labour market needs.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Called for the administrative transfer option within the apprenticeship system to be formalised and more actively promoted to enable SMEs to participate through shared training arrangements.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Recommended that a portion of the National Training Fund surplus be used to enhance the branding, promotion and accessibility of apprenticeships.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Education and TrainingIntended results
Called for additional resourcing for the Regional Skills Fora with the aim of helping more companies engage with the upskilling ecosystem.