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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 Lobbying2022-04-27

Lobbying return by SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Ensure that the proper structures are in place by the Dept of Justice when it takes over from Tusla regarding DSGBV policy and care of victims.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland" equals CRO name "SAFE IRELAND NATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 291205) 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 Lobbying2022-03-08

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Better financial and practical supports for family carers to be announced in Budget 2022

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 Lobbying2022-03-03

Lobbying return by Social Justice Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To support Ireland's progress towards the 2030 agenda by engaging further with the SDGs and policy proposals on how to implement them at local and national level.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-25

Lobbying return by ABP Foods

Agriculture
Intended results

Increased availability of labour

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "ABP Foods" has no legal form. "ABP FOODS UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 214256) 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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Farm Succession, Transfer and Partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty::IFA proposes Agriculture is removed from the commercial definition and revised in line with the residential stamp duty charge of 1%, up to €1m, and 2% thereafter.::Young Trained Farmer Stamp Duty…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Farm Schemes - Suckler Cow::IFA proposes Budget 2022 should build on the BDGP and BEEP-S schemes to deliver a targeted direct payment of €300/ cow, financed from a combination of national cofinancing and CAP Pillar II funds. Roll-over of the BDGP in a simplified format for…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

That MEPs from Ireland reject the motion before the European Parliament that would limit the use of animal medicines.::To highlight that farmers are responsible users of medicines to treat animal bacterial diseases. Restricting them could jeopardise food safety and food…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To Invite Rural TD's and Rural Senators to The Signpost Programme – Farmers for Climate Action which was launched by Teagasc earlier this year. This Programme is a collaborative partnership of farmers, industry and State Agencies, working together for Climate Action.::The…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Retailers Against Smuggling

Finance
Intended results

To highlight how persistent excise increases on tobacco products are driving Irish smokers towards a growing black market and fuelling significant growth in smuggling activity.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Retailers Against Smuggling

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To highlight the extent of black market activity and to introduce more robust measures to deter individuals from engaging with the black market.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee

Community
Intended results

To inform members of the steps being taken through the Show Me ID - Be Age OK responsible retailing programme to ensure that retail staff are trained and equipped to prevent the sale of age restricted products to under 18s.