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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Catherine Ardagh

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Dublin South-Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (2026-05-28 → current)
Committees
3 ended
4
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
807
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
401 of 422 divisions
95%
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 807Health 227Foreign Affairs 63Justice and Equality 61Social Protection 57Budgetary matters 55Education and Training 35Housing 33Finance 29Economic Development and Industry 26Children and Youth Affairs 24Community 20Employment 20Taxation 17Public Expenditure and Reform 15Banking and Financial Institutions 14Agriculture 13Energy and Natural Resources 13Transport 13Environment 12Communications 9Development and Zoning 8EU Affairs 7Tourism 7Arts 6Local Government 6Heritage 5Sports and Recreation 4Trade 4Defence 2Marine 2
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Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

Commitment to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Family Planning Association" has no legal form. "IRISH FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 28395) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

tfunding and legislation around assistance dogs

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland" has no legal form. "AUTISM ASSISTANCE DOGS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 483682) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To request the Joint Committee on Health to hold a session examining the health impact of digital marketing of unhealthy food to children. ::To raise awareness of the impact of online marketing of unhealthy food with the Minister for Health.::To request a meeting with the…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To secure a date to hold a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group. ::To raise awareness of the funding needs of the Irish Heart Foundation Patient Support Services.::To raise awareness of the funding needs for heart, stroke and thrombosis clinical services in each…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by eircom Limited

Communications
Intended results

Brief the Dept of Justice on investment by eir in creating a safe and secure telecommunications network in Ireland and provide perspective on forthcoming national and EU legislation as it impacts on eir

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

The establishment of an interdepartmental group involving the core agencies engaged in youth justice and related areas to examine what is working well, what is not working well and what needs to change.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Highlight the financial costs associated with a cancer diagnosis and the impact on those affected::Discuss eligibility criteria for medical card entitlement::Understand the costs associated with state medical card provision

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Awareness of government commitments made on the National Adult Palliative Strategy

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ireland Active

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Have the government allocate ring-fenced funding for local authority swimming pools. ::For the government to introduce a tax credit for Gym and swim memberships.::Met with Minister Robert Troy with the Insurance Alliance in government buildings to discuss insurance reform.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Dublin Simon Community

Housing
Intended results

Brief the Ministers and in person on 2027 Pre Budget Submission

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dublin Simon Community" equals CRO name "DUBLIN SIMON COMMUNITY" (CRO 32955) 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 Family Carers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The proposals presented in FCIs Pre-Budget Submission adopted in Budget 2027

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Attendance/representation at planned meetings and support for recommended funding in 2027 budget

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…