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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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AreaAll 1397Health 227Agriculture 195Finance 129Foreign Affairs 116Taxation 73Education and Training 66Environment 66Justice and Equality 65Budgetary matters 64EU Affairs 60Trade 43Energy and Natural Resources 37Social Protection 34Children and Youth Affairs 33Employment 20Community 19Tourism 19Communications 18Housing 17Economic Development and Industry 16Public Expenditure and Reform 15Heritage 13Transport 13Banking and Financial Institutions 9Local Government 8Sports and Recreation 6Arts 5Marine 4Development and Zoning 3Food 2Defence 1Gaeltacht 1
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Register of Lobbying2016-05-20

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Sign pledge and make homelessness a priority if Elected to Government

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Highlight Trócaire's concerns around the EU-Turkey deal on migrants and make recommendations on Ireland's response

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues and obtain support for family carers.::Raise concern over cuts to Mental Health budget::Review of Carers Allowance application process::Support for Phase 2 of National Carers Strategy::Further carers issues through the Seanad

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 Lobbying2016-05-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Hospice Foundation

Health
Intended results

Better services nationally for all at end of life and a more strategic approach to all end of life issues and bereavement

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) 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 Lobbying2016-05-18

Lobbying return by IMPACT trade union

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure commitment to expand the NEPS service included in any future Programme for Government, as per the manifesto commitments made by parties involved in negotiating the formation of a new government, and also seeking the support of other parties and independents to support…

Register of Lobbying2016-05-18

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

To have the ex-quota guidance provision for second-level schools restored::To have the moratorium on posts of responsiblity in schools lifted::To have the common pay scale for all teachers restored::To have FEMPI legislation repealed

Register of Lobbying2016-05-18

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To have the ex-quota guidance provision for second-level schools restored::To have the moratorium on posts of responsiblity in schools lifted::To have the common pay scale for all teachers restored::To have FEMPI legislation repealed

Register of Lobbying2016-05-05

Lobbying return by Dogs Trust

Community
Intended results

Support for Dogs Trust Objectives. In particular 1. The promotion of microchipping 2. Increased awareness and a review of legislation concerning the sale of pets 3. The Government to bring around a ban on the sale and use of aversive training techniques 4. A review of current…

Register of Lobbying2016-04-14

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Mandatory teacher training on dyslexia (pre and post service), training of specialist teachers to assess for dyslexia in schools, increase in NEPS and establishment of public assessment service for adults with queried dyslexia, exam accommodations provided at Junior Cert. carry…

Register of Lobbying2016-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Taxation
Intended results

Introduction of an income tax incentive for families who farm in partnership for a given period at the end of which the farm is transferred to the next generation.::Introduction of an Earned Income Tax Credit for self employed workers.::Retention of 90% Agricultural Relief for…