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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

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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Perigus Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform TDs and officials of upcoming sale of Orsted Onshore Europe (HQ in Cork) to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and of the upcoming change of name, to ensure stakeholder awareness that the continuity of our energy infrastructure delivery and commitment to Ireland would…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To accept an invitation from Fine Gael Internal Agriculture Committee for the President and representatives of the IFA to meet with members of the committee to present IFA's views and ideas on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.::To discuss the following with the…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek to have the increase in the regulatory levy halted or reduced, and for political or regulatory intervention to take place to address the concerns of Members; to communicate the pressure caused to radio stations by such a large-scale increase in a state mandated charge.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To seek support for the pub sector in Budget 2027, relating to our proposed on-trade sustainability scheme which seeks to develop a tax credit on draught kegs to reduce publicans overall costs and increases their viability as businesses.

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 Lobbying2026-05-15

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Overseas Students (ICOS)

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Influence policy by making recommendations and amendements to Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026

Register of Lobbying2026-05-13

Lobbying return by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure the best outcomes for Kilkenny City and County through positive collaboration and open engagement between the business sector represented by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce and the key influencers and decision makers in the county

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "KILKENNY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 295415) 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 Lobbying2026-05-11

Lobbying return by SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Expert input on tackling Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland" equals CRO name "SAFE IRELAND NATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 291205) 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 Lobbying2026-05-08

Lobbying return by Alliance for Insurance Reform

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alliance for Insurance Reform" has no legal form. "ALLIANCE FOR INSURANCE REFORM LIMITED" (CRO 358868) 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 Lobbying2026-05-08

Lobbying return by Carlow Regional Youth Services Ltd

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

We are looking to secure a commitment to extension of the CDYSB Youth Worker Salary scales to Youth Workers outside of Dublin.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-06

Lobbying return by International Legal Finance Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise awareness of the role that third-party litigation funding plays in ensuring access to justice for consumers and businesses, ahead of the publication of the Law Reform Commission report on the topic.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-30

Lobbying return by Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Secure amendments to the Bill based advocacy regarding Counselling notes and Sex for Rent provisions

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Rape Crisis Network Ireland" has no legal form. "RAPE CRISIS NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 363350) 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 Lobbying2026-04-30

Lobbying return by The Big Idea House

Education and Training
Intended results

To have a Minister attend the event give opening speech and welcome students, partners and mentors.

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 Lobbying2026-04-30

Lobbying return by Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

Health
Intended results

Lobbying for patients living with a life limiting disease (in Ireland) 'pulmonary fibrosis' and the unmet needs of those patients including patient priorities, funding and transplants