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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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

The aim of the correspondence was to encourage members of the Oireachtas to attend the event which would be an opportunity to have informal discussions with ASI staff, raise awareness of dementia in general, and meet people with the lived experience of dementia and family carers.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by DCC Energy plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To highlight the need for a ‘mixed technology’ policy approach to achieve a 'Just Transition' to decarbonisation which ensures choice and affordability for rural off natural gas grid households and businesses.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DCC Energy plc" equals CRO name "DCC ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 54858) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Health
Intended results

To demonstrate a majority in both Houses of the Oireachtas support the reports full implementation

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Health
Intended results

Promoting equality and accessibility for Autistic people Improving accessibility to the political process for Autistic people

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited

Education and Training
Intended results

The advertising ban in particular, will effectively prohibit charities from advertising raffles or draws in support of their organisations online except from 9pm to 5:30am which will have considerable adverse financial impact and a reduction in the prize pot of no more than…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For all political parties to support the Social Democrats motion calling for the Irish Government to support South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Clare Public Participation Network

Local Government
Intended results

We sought and got clarity on the acceptable forms of ID that an international protection applicant could present on voting day in a polling booth. The Electoral Commission's list of acceptable IDs has been updated and IP applicants and others can use their TRC /Blue Card if…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Clare Public Participation Network" equals CRO name "CLARE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK" (CRO 640531) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For politicians to use ActionAid briefing note in any engagements regarding the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and also for wider discussions on the crises.

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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We intended to inform politicians of the realities of trans people's lives in Ireland. In particular, we wanted to highlight the issues relating to Gender Affirming Care, and to educate them on possible alternative models of care.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2024-05-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-17

Lobbying return by Third Age

Health
Intended results

Heightened awareness of (1) the weak or slow implementation of policy commitments relevant to our ageing population and (2) the value of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the…

Register of Lobbying2024-05-17

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Closing of the gaps in the legislation in relation to LGBT families

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2024-05-16

Lobbying return by Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant

Transport
Intended results

That the Minister for Transport, as the single shareholder in CIE, would communicate to the Board of CIE that they would sanction an increase in the pension of a specific group of pensioners i.e. members of the 1951 Superannuation Fund

Register of Lobbying2024-05-15

Lobbying return by Galway Harbour Company

Transport
Intended results

Support for our submission to the National Ports Policy review

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Harbour Company" equals CRO name "GALWAY HARBOUR COMPANY" (CRO 262364) 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 Lobbying2024-05-14

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Heightened awareness of (1) the weak or slow implementation of policy commitments relevant to our ageing population and (2) the value of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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.