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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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Ability West

Employment
Intended results

Heightened awareness by Public representatives

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ability West" equals CRO name "ABILITY WEST" (CRO 41317) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children)

Social Protection
Intended results

To raise awareness of the issues affecting Kinshipcarers and the children they care for. To garners support for policy asks regarding Guardianship payments, medical card eligibility and wrap around supports. A framework for supporting carers

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Environmental Pillar

Environment
Intended results

Support for stronger access to justice provisions in legislation and discussion of the concern around denigration of members of public who seek better public participation in planning matters.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Event to reflect and celebrate 50 years of work within the Asthma Society of Ireland. Opportunity to raise awareness of policy and health issues.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Increased funding for investment in the West region and support for enterprise and employment

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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Informing Government of Ireland and Oireachtas members of the deteriorating situation in Northern Gaza. GOI and Oireachtas members to call for the protection of hospitals, to push for an immediate ceasefire and an urgent scale up of humanitarian and medical assistance for…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Galway Traveller Movement

Housing
Intended results

Lobbying efforts at this period were conducted in relation to the matter of the #Travellerhomesnow Campaign by Galway Traveller Movement relating to the lack of suitable Traveller culturally appropriate accommodation . Additionally, attendance was taken at an event hosted by…

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 Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For politicians to be equipped with up to date information to help in the debates regarding Gaza.

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 Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To share information and public consultation materials regarding proposed wind farm developments with elected reps from relevant constituencies

Register of Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To strengthen the response from the Irish government towards breaches of international law, particularly regarding principles of distinction and proportionality in armed conflict, illegal Israeli settlement activity, and compensation for destruction of EU/Irish Aid-funded…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-17

Lobbying return by Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Advocate for amendments to legislation

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 Lobbying2024-01-17

Lobbying return by Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Advocate for amendments to legislation

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.