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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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Complete ban on conversion practices

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Funding for dementia supports and services in Budget 2024

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

increased political awareness and support for dementia issues

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Emergency support for LGBT+ refugees fleeing war / improvements in the international protection system

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Concrete Federation

Taxation
Intended results

Deferment of the introduction of the proposed Defective Concrete Products Levy by Government, pending a regulatory and economic impact analysis. Subsequently, exclusion of precast products entirely from the scope of the Defective Concrete Products Levy and agreement on…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Concrete Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH CONCRETE FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 236008) 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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amendments to the provisions of the Sale of Alcohol Bill (2023) to better protect health, wellbeing and children's rights. ::Lobbying with regard to Alcohol Forum Ireland and Irish Community Action on Alcohol Network's concerns relating to the involvement of gambling industry…

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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

For the budgetary asks included in the USI 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to be carried into Budget 2024. The USI Pre-Budget Submission can be found on the USI website for reference.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

The ISCF would like clear Guidelines for Planners and Owners of STR – in Rural/Coastal and Urban areas as the present legislation of RPZs is not working for SME Businesses.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight the growing concern among farmers regarding the potential health and safety risk posed by infected ash trees to road users, but also for themselves as the felling of infected trees is very challenging and poses significant safety risks.::To emphasise that a support…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited

Agriculture
Intended results

Provide information of the impact of a reduction of the Nitrates Derogation would have on Lakeland Dairies farm families.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

PQs to Minister to seek commitment to deliver of prog for government promise to support genetic services for people living with rare diseases.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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.