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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

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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 Lobbying2026-09-18

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 Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Gaelic Players Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To inform named individuals of content of an independent Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, which examines the economic impact on inter-county Gaelic players.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Gaelic Players Association" has no legal form. "GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 535228) 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 Lobbying2025-01-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To propose that a higher payment rate for farmers is implemented beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme, and extend the scheme beyond MAP areas. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To highlight that it is important all 150 walks are established without delay. The 80 walks previously promised are still not fully up and running.::That maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::To emphasise that there needs to be greater promotion and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Register of Lobbying2020-08-29

Lobbying return by Irish Harness Racing Association

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

For the IHRA to restart its racing season

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Harness Racing Association" has no legal form. "IRISH HARNESS RACING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 561325) 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.