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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

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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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Register of Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by COPE Galway CLG

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The introduction of a range of measures to address housing supply for those who require social housing supports in Budget 2021::The resourcing of a range of measures to tackle homelessness in Budget 2021::Funding to ensure that there are adequate supports and services available…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "COPE Galway CLG" equals CRO name "COPE GALWAY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 248134) 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 Lobbying2021-01-19

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

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To secure Safe Ireland amendments to the Harassment, Harmful Communications & Related Offences Bill 2017.

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 Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Environment
Intended results

Ensure that Ireland fully implements the Common Fisheries Policy, in particular the need to end over-fishing in line with Art 2(2), implement the landing obligation and sustainable Multi- Annual Plans for regional fisheries management. The outcomes of the implementation of the…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by TG4

Communications
Intended results

Athrú suntasach ar eiceachóras na meán in Éirinn; scála TG4 a mhéadú; cur leis na meáin go réigiúnach; tacú le pleanáil teanga na Gaeilge.::Tosaíocht feiceálachta a bhaint amach do chraoltóireacht seirbhíse poiblí.::Táille a chur ar sheirbhísí craoltóireachta idirnáisiúnta chun…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-18

Lobbying return by UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To secure a meeting to discuss Direct Provision and in particular the impact it has on those attending 3rd level institutions

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "UCD STUDENTS' UNION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 514900) 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 Lobbying2021-01-17

Lobbying return by Galway Film Resource Centre Limited

Arts
Intended results

Extension of S481 uplift for 2021 at 5%::Funding to sustain and scale regional audiovisual development::Assessment and support of the establishment of regional audiovisual infrastructure

Register of Lobbying2021-01-16

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Support for family carers

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2021-01-14

Lobbying return by Womens Aid

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To consider the recommended amendments to Report Stage of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Womens Aid" has no legal form. "WOMENS AID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 58035) 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 Lobbying2021-01-13

Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc

Transport
Intended results

Ensure recommendations from the Aviation Recovery Task Force are actioned as a matter of urgency to enable restoration of air services

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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 Lobbying2021-01-11

Lobbying return by Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amendmnets to the Bill as it goes through Stage 3

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 Lobbying2021-01-07

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Health
Intended results

To ask Government Ministers and TDs to ensure that Ireland's public health response to Covid-19 goes beyond a continuous cycle of lockdowns, which the WHO recommends against. We sought the introduction of a robust test, trace, isolation and control system of pandemic management.

Register of Lobbying2021-01-05

Lobbying return by Galway Autism Partnership CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness of issues facing autistic people and families::Sustainable funding for Charity::Extension to CE Scheme for Mr. John Griffin

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 Lobbying2021-01-04

Lobbying return by Conradh na Gaeilge

Gaeltacht
Intended results

Níos mó maoiniú don earnáil Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta; Reachtaíocht níos láidre don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht; An Ghaeilge níos láidre sa chóras oideachais