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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Catherine Callaghan

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Carlow-Kilkenny
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
8 current — Joint Committee on Education and Youth; Select Committee on Education and Youth; …
4
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
330
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
406 of 422 divisions
96%
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 330Health 57Finance 52Justice and Equality 46Economic Development and Industry 20Children and Youth Affairs 19Agriculture 18Energy and Natural Resources 18Taxation 14Education and Training 12Social Protection 11Community 9Environment 8Heritage 8Budgetary matters 7Communications 7EU Affairs 6Sports and Recreation 3Tourism 3Banking and Financial Institutions 2Employment 2Foreign Affairs 2Housing 2Arts 1Defence 1Public Expenditure and Reform 1Transport 1
YearAll 3302026 2492025 81
Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure an agreement to attend the Chambers Ireland pre budget lobbying day on the 23rd September::To provide the pre Budget submission for their information

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Communications
Intended results

Create awareness amongst attendees of what our local TD's undertake on their behalf::Highlight for attendees what areas they can approach TD's on for support::Gain insight to what activities our representatives are currently working on, on behalf of the constituency

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure a date for a meeting on pre budget submissions

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2026-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Increased funding for all national support schemes with no linear cuts imposed::• Suckler cow total supports of €300/cow on all cows::• €35/ewe to all breeding ewes & €45/ewe for hill ewes::• Beef calf from Dairy Herds Scheme - €100/calf::•…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To invite the Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity to address IFA's three regional meetings on the draft Nature Restoration Plan.::To invite local TDs to attend IFA's three regional meetings on the draft Nature Restoration Plan.::To invite MEPs to attend IFA's…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Pfizer

Health
Intended results

Highlight the importance of the roll-out of an RSV National Immunisation Programme for older adults::To ensure that the burden of RSV disease among older adults, including acknowledged limitations in testing, surveillance and disease burden estimation, is appropriately…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) 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 CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Call for an Independent evaluation of 6 month pilot of representative service and for a more appropriate child centered organisation to provide the service.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Engage Oireachtas members on the waiting times for genetic services::Clarity on funding allocated to the Hereditary Model of Care

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 Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Health
Intended results

To ensure stakeholders were informed as to the EU Safe Hearts Plan and the need for a new Cardiovascular Health Plan in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To secure consideration in Budget 2027 of the Federation’s proposals for: a €5,000 PAYE exemption for certain payments in amateur sport; recognition of NGB Foundations as eligible bodies for tax-relieved philanthropic donations; increased core funding; and Government research…

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

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…