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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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

An increase in the budget of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland from the HSE to expand services. To increase the services provided to people living with dementia.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Greater awareness of the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and the work of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vintners' Federation of Ireland" has no legal form. "VINTNERS' FEDERATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 112132) 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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by ALONE

Finance
Intended results

Increase awareness of the impact of fuel poverty, energy costs, social protection, health and other general policy areas on older people. Promote policies that support older people living alone. Inform elected representatives of ALONE's Pre-Budget recommendations for 2027 at…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment
Intended results

Increased staffing required in Oberstown Children Detention Campus and an end to the Fórsa strike action. Fórsa sought a commitment to a care-based model of delivery at Oberstown. A care model depends on having sufficient numbers of appropriately trained and experienced staff,…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by Delta Centre

Health
Intended results

Clarification of the division of sustainability funding in 2026. Improvement in service provision for individuals with disability availing of disability services in relation to enhanced need of individuals and the provision of accessible transport to Day services.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Delta Centre" has no legal form. "DELTA CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330773) 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 Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by Helium Arts

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Attendance at Launch of Research by Helium young people on Access to the Arts on 23 September

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Helium Arts" equals CRO name "HELIUM ARTS" (CRO 486621) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Budget Investment to Deliver on Programme for Government Commitments to Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Services. Support for EU Neurological Health During Ireland's EU Presidency 2026

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by Barrow Valley Enterprise for Adult Members with Special Needs, CLG

Health
Intended results

To highlight the following messages on behalf of Disability Service providers for consideration & inclusion in Budget 2027 discussions. 1. Address unmet needs 2. Strengthen sustainability of service providers 3. Enable removal of barriers to innovation & service expansion. We…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Barrow Valley Enterprise for Adult Members with Special Needs, CLG" equals CRO name "BARROW VALLEY ENTERPRISE FOR ADULT MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 331903) 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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To meet with local farmers and discuss the impact the drought has had on their farms.::To attend a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine and other farm organisations to discuss the ongoing impact of the current drought on farms.::To emphasise that IFA…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-11

Lobbying return by The Big Idea House

Education and Training
Intended results

Raise awareness of our impact and request long term funding from exchequer funds.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Big Idea House" has no legal form. "THE BIG IDEA HOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 670593) 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 Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by GIY Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Requesting support for roll out of GROW at School Programme

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "GIY Ireland" has no legal form. "GIY IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 477525) 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.