Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Commitment need in Budget 2023 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Catherine Connolly
- 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
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 84%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
132 of 158 divisions
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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Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme
AgricultureIntended results
Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G
Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland
HealthIntended results
An examination of the Carers allowance.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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.
Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Seeking reform of the Oireachtas to ensure proper legislative oversight.::Secure intervention by members of Oireachtas about parliamentary process
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.
Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar
EnvironmentIntended results
To: highlight concerns on the proposed changes to the substitute consent regime and conflict with EU law requirements; seek necessary clarifications on the bill through legislative debate and on the schedule::highlight issues with other parts of the existing legislation…
Lobbying return by Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To raise general awareness among Oireachtas members of Mag Mell Energy Ireland's proposed floating LNG storage and regasification project in the Celtic Sea close to the now depleted Kinsale Head Gas Field off the south coast of Ireland.
Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Share AI’s public statement and seek support for its calls on Ireland and the international community
Lobbying return by Trócaire
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights::Ireland to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
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.
Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association
TransportIntended results
Seek attendance at IrBEA bioenergy in transport briefing
Lobbying return by Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Improved facilities for the provision of youth services to support young people in Galway City Centre
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.
Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland
HealthIntended results
To meet with members of the Oireachtas::Inform members of the Oireachtas on issues affecting home care sector including recruitment, Statutory Home Support Scheme, home support tender & pandemic special recognition payment
Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association
TransportIntended results
Meeting request to outline the extent of the challenges facing the haulage sector::Take our points onboard when in discussion with the UK Government & EU Commission::Request a meeting & address the issuess::For the TD's to lobby on our behalf for Budget submission
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EnvironmentIntended results
The sectoral emissions ceiling for Agriculture must not be higher than a 22% emissions reduction, compared to 2018. Irish farmers are fully committed to playing their part in reducing emissions, however the emissions ceiling set for the sector must be achievable without…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EnvironmentIntended results
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, which was passed in July 2021, sets a legally binding target of a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030, relative to a baseline of 2018. Under the Act, the Government is required to set sectoral emissions ceilings…
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EnvironmentIntended results
The Climate Change Advisory Council, Carbon Budget Technical report stated that the higher the agricultural emissions reduction, the larger the negative impact will be on agricultural output value and on agricultural sector income.::This is reflected in more detail in a KPMG…