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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Cathal Byrne

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Cultural and Educational Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
6 current — Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Seanad Éireann); Seanad Public Consultation Committee; …
4
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
237
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
190 of 221 divisions
86%
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 190Finance 58Health 17Taxation 13Agriculture 11Energy and Natural Resources 9Environment 8Economic Development and Industry 7Justice and Equality 7Social Protection 7Banking and Financial Institutions 6Employment 5Transport 5Budgetary matters 4Children and Youth Affairs 4EU Affairs 4Heritage 4Public Expenditure and Reform 4Sports and Recreation 4Arts 2Community 2Education and Training 2Foreign Affairs 2Housing 2Communications 1Development and Zoning 1Tourism 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To promote policy actions that lower operational pressures for businesses, improve business viability, and strengthen competitiveness across the SME sector.

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Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure proactive planning by the Department of Health and HSE to assess existing primary care capacity, identify areas requiring additional facilities or expanded services, and ensure healthcare infrastructure develops alongside Wexford’s growth so residents can continue to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Provide briefing document on AI project to inform Dáil debate, with request to raise NYCI project::Invitation to meet to discuss AI STEAM project ::Organise AV room presentation on citizens jury ::Attend Launch of Youth Juries Report on AI and Young People – DCU, 4 June…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure progress on the continued development of SETU Wexford campus and the completion of the IDA Advance Building in Enniscorthy, strengthening the region’s talent pipeline and capacity to attract and retain high‑value enterprises.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY WEXFORD CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 659771) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Danone Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform Minister Burke and Senator Byrne of Danone’s operations in Ireland, provide a tour of its manufacturing facility and highlight its contribution to employment in the Wexford region.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To encourage Oireachtas members to raise these issues with Government, build cross-party awareness and secure support for policy measures contained in SFMI's pre-Budget 2026 submission in order to promote fairness and compliance within the marketplace.