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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 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 Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure understanding of public representatives of the need for more ambitious investment given the low carry costs of debt and strong nominal growth rates and many infrastructure gaps.

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Development of a long-term strategy for the promotion of the region. Recognition of Dublin's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Promote city regions as the drivers…

Register of Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To raise awareness about the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM)::To launch ActionAid's research on FGM in Ireland::To advocate for more resources to service provision for women and girls who have undergone FGM::To advocate for more resources to service provision to prevent…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

To advocate for progressive tax policies that support developing countries ability to raise tax revenue to finance gender responsive public services. Specifically advocated for increased transparency through public country by country reporting, and fair tax treaties with…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To ensure understanding of TDs in the West (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and Athlone areas) on the priorities of business for Ireland's development both economically and socially, particularly in their regions.::To ensure understanding of TDs in the West of the potential ambitious…

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 Disability Federation of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To maximise compliance with the UN CRPD.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by Focus Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Introduction of legislation to prevent homelessness.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Focus Ireland" has no legal form. "FOCUS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 106149) 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 Lobbying2017-05-18

Lobbying return by Galway Traveller Movement

Community
Intended results

Traveller Accommodation budget requirements and fire and safety issues addressed

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Galway Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "GALWAY TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 227975) 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 Lobbying2017-05-09

Lobbying return by Unique Media Ltd

Health
Intended results

Seeking funding

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Unique Media Ltd" equals CRO name "UNIQUE MEDIA LIMITED" (CRO 366841) 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.