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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Catherine Connolly

Unaffiliated

Constituency / panel
Galway West
Membership
2024-11-29 → 2025-10-25
Committees
4 ended
0
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1005
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
132 of 158 divisions
84%
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.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Local Government
Intended results

Seeking support by Galway councillors and Galway West TDs for Fórsa's campaign in relation to a proposed move to new offices outside the city centre and in the Fórsa email, the Union provided supporting information regarding the concerns of Fórsa members on the issue.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Clare Public Participation Network

Local Government
Intended results

We sought and got clarity on the acceptable forms of ID that an international protection applicant could present on voting day in a polling booth. The Electoral Commission's list of acceptable IDs has been updated and IP applicants and others can use their TRC /Blue Card if…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Clare Public Participation Network" equals CRO name "CLARE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK" (CRO 640531) 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 Lobbying2022-09-15

Lobbying return by Ability West

Local Government
Intended results

Have a zebra crossing installed near the service which would benefit the people who use the service and also the wider community in the area.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ability West" equals CRO name "ABILITY WEST" (CRO 41317) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Local Government
Intended results

Seeking information on when the Electoral Reform Bill (2022) will be published.::That Minister Coveney would make representations to Government on the Electoral Reform Bill::Share ICCL's views and concerns on forthcoming legislation.::Seek timeline for the commencement of…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2022-05-18

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Local Government
Intended results

Giving inside to the structure of Self catering in Ireland::Highlight the importance of Self Catering in Ireland - bringing employment to the areas::Bringing clarity of the position that self catering has in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2019-09-20

Lobbying return by Ability West

Local Government
Intended results

Improved pedestrian safety in both areas (regular hedge trimming so pathway is not blocked for use and addition of new pedestrian for improved and safe pedestrian access)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ability West" equals CRO name "ABILITY WEST" (CRO 41317) 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 Lobbying2019-09-19

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Local Government
Intended results

Seeking support for the Fórsa More Power to You campaign to reclaim the role of local authorities and local democracy. It ask public representatives to sign up to the Local Power Pledge and Fórsa's five-point action plan on democracy, waste, water, energy and housing..

Register of Lobbying2018-05-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Local Government
Intended results

To secure a commitment by the Public Accounts Committee to champion the urgent need for increased accountability and transparency over the entire commercial rates system. Prioritise this as a topic for the Work Programme in 2018 and publish the first oversight report on the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Local Government
Intended results

Reform and modernisation of the commercial rates system.::To achieve a more streamlined, transparent, and a more efficient valuations, administration and collections process.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Local Government
Intended results

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Create policies that make Dublin more attractive for residents, commuters, visitors and employers as it competes with other international city regions.::Development of a long-term…

Register of Lobbying2017-01-20

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Local Government
Intended results

Presentation of the significant social, economic and environmental impacts delivered to date by the Galway Wind Park project.::Recognition of and thanks for the support and cooperation of local residents, the local community, local political representatives and local businesses…