Lobbying return by Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland
CommunicationsIntended results
Support for the above policies and action where required.
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 JTI Ireland Limited
TradeIntended results
To inform public representatives of the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "JTI Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "JTI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 378922) 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 Cancer Society
HealthIntended results
To ask election candidates to sign the Irish Cancer Society General Election pledge.::To congratulate TD's on their election to the 34th Dáil and provide introduction.::To inform general election candidates of ICS election priorities.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited
HealthIntended results
To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.
Lobbying return by Communications Workers' Union (CWU)
EmploymentIntended results
New legislation
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Commitments from candidates and parties that Disability matters will be prioritised in the next Programme for Government
Lobbying return by Retailers Against Smuggling
FinanceIntended results
Seek Government action on smuggling in policy and budget 2025
Lobbying return by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Signatures on a statement of support for Baha'i women in Iran
Lobbying return by Trinity Care
HealthIntended results
secure support and funding for the irish nursing home sector and raise awareness about the NHI Crisis in Care Campaign
Lobbying return by Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited
HealthIntended results
The presentation will increase awareness of Meals on Wheels services in their constituency and encourage them to reach out to local providers to hear about the challenges they face regarding funding, staffing and future of the service and that they will support and recognise the…
Lobbying return by SSE plc
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver…
Lobbying return by Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
TradeIntended results
Express concerns regarding the adverse implications of the Mercosur Trade Agreement on Irish farmers.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association" has no legal form. "IRISH CATTLE AND SHEEP FARMERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 270594) 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 Alcohol Action Ireland
HealthIntended results
Establishment of an Alcohol Office to develop coherent cross-government policy to address issues around alcohol harm.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EmploymentIntended results
That on General Employment Permits – there should be no increase in the current €30k annual salary requirement until a full review of salary targets is complete.::That there is a need for a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all non-EU workers, similar to all other EU member…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
AgricultureIntended results
That the Nitrates Derogation must be retained. There are approximately 7,000 farms in derogation across all farming enterprises in Ireland. While the derogation will have a major direct impact on their incomes, the unseen consequences of losing the derogation in rural Ireland…