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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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Share information on ICCL's position on online harassment, harmful communications and related offences with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality.

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Social Protection
Intended results

Raise concerns about privacy rights with regards to the Public Services Card and findings by the Data Protection Commission

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

To secure the invitees attendance at the launch of the pre-budget submission.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Law Society of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The Society drew attention to the need for a well resourced legal aid system, to ensure that justice needs of citizens is adequately met::Developments in respect of cost transparency by virtue of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority were outlined, along with future role of…

Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Law Society of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

This Bill is an important step in supporting victims of sexual violence through the very complex and gruelling process of a criminal justice trial. It is submitted that a Bill such as this, provides very necessary legal and technical support to victims of sexual violence and…

Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by MKC Communications

Taxation
Intended results

To highlight how retail and tourism businesses will be negatively impacted if legislation (Brexit Omnibus Act) to introduce a new minimum refund threshold of €175 is commenced.::The retention of the current VAT refund threshold, as provided for under the Retail Export Scheme…

Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Political support in advance of Budget 2020 for investment priorities for the West region, including infrastructure, skills and greater support for SMEs

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Employment
Intended results

To amend relevant provisions within the legislation, with a view to reflecting business concerns

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Education and Training
Intended results

Requesting support from all Oireachtas members, for changing the employment status of grant-paid school secretaries, and to convert them on to the public service pay scale.

Register of Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Discussion on key policy issues relating to universities and enhanced funding for universities in Budget 2020

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Gaeloideachas

Education and Training
Intended results

Deis cás a dhéanamh le Coiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus na nOileán ar son polasaí Stáit ina leith.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gaeloideachas" equals CRO name "GAELOIDEACHAS" (CRO 317146) 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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Changes to the legislation which would protect the future of the game of bingo in Ireland, which is a vital social outlet for many elderly people.