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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.

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Register of Lobbying2018-08-24

Lobbying return by Galway Autism Partnership CLG

Finance
Intended results

Support from Galway East and Galway West T.Ds in sustaining the financial future of Galway Autism Partnership::Information regarding state funding of organisations similar to Galway Autism Partnership

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Autism Partnership CLG" equals CRO name "GALWAY AUTISM PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 515418) 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 Lobbying2018-06-18

Lobbying return by Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

The Jack & Jill specialist liaison nurses believe the in loco parentis rule questions the professionalism of nurses who have trained to the highest level to care for sick children in their own homes. The nurses see first-hand the negative impact this rule is having on families…

Register of Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

Provide information on the evidence base for the recommendations of the Committee and the perspectives of leading Irish healthcare specialists to TDs and Senators

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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Environment
Intended results

Increased ambition in delivering action on climate change in Ireland through strengthening the NMP::Enactment of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill::Enactment of the Climate Emergencies Bill::Climate action within the EU MFF

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Support for overseas development assistance in the dail debate, support to reach 0.7% of GNI spend on ODA and support for a strong Irish Aid programme

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" equals CRO name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" (CRO 94384) 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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Medtronic plc

Transport
Intended results

Ensure implementation of plans and allocation of necessary funding to address traffic challenges in Galway

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Medtronic plc" equals CRO name "MEDTRONIC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 545333) 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 Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited

Health
Intended results

In the context of the Oireachtas debate on the Bill, ensure that DPOs fully understood the role, function, governance and outlook of Drinkaware as an organisation involved in the provision on public health information on alcohol.

Register of Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Engineers Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Given the challenge of a growing population and the fact that the city and region continues to attract welcome industry and development, this public and free event aimed to encourage an informed public debate on sustainable travel in Galway to support Galway’s development into…

Register of Lobbying2018-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

Ensure that details of the fodder transport scheme meet the needs of farmers affected and that it is not cumbersome of overly bureaucratic.::That the transport subsidy scheme is opened immediately and that it is meaningful as farmers are under extreme stress and are in dire…

Register of Lobbying2018-05-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Health
Intended results

To inform politicians of the Let's Talk and Walk events in support of the Green Ribbon month.::To increase awareness and start a conversation on mental health to end stigma.

Register of Lobbying2018-05-20

Lobbying return by Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee

Health
Intended results

To secure ongoing funding for free Youth Counselling Service from Statutory Body

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "GALWAY REGIONAL YOUTH FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 310202) 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 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.