Lobbying return by The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
AgricultureIntended results
A ban on fox hunting in Ireland
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Cathy Bennett
- Constituency / panel
- Cavan-Monaghan
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 3 current, 1 ended — Committee of Public Accounts; Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade; …
- 4
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 143
- Lobbying returns
- 1
- SIPO donation records
- 94%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
397 of 422 divisions
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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Lobbying return by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Raising awareness
Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland
EU AffairsIntended results
To advocate for the Irish Government to develop a strong public position against the EU's Omnibus Simplification Package, ensuring that key corporate sustainability laws, including the CSDDD, are protected.
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Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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.
Lobbying return by Cormac McKay
TransportIntended results
To reconsider proceeding with this outdated method, https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5530425 I propose leveraging anonymized mobile phone GPS tracking data combined with AI-driven analysis to create a more robust, scalable, and real-time…
Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
TradeIntended results
To seek clarification on the Tánaiste's request to waive Pre-legislative Scrutiny (PLS) of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Ammendment) Bill 2025, and on the potential arrangements for PLS and see rejection of this waive. ::To highlight communications from Gov and other…
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Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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.
Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
That the JOCFAT would not waive pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025, despite the request of the Taniste
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Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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.
Lobbying return by Concern Worldwide
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Be Proud of Ireland's Commitment and Continue to Increase Investment in Official Development Assistance (ODA). Work with Humanitarian Partners to Deliver Lifesaving Programmes. Strengthen Ireland’s Leadership by Increasing Climate Finance Contributions. Recognise Across…
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Published name "Concern Worldwide" equals CRO name "CONCERN WORLDWIDE" (CRO 39647) 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.
Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd
Education and TrainingIntended results
Raise awareness about Explorium's successful visitor numbers in one year since reopening, new programmes and initiatives planned in the coming months, and to highlight Explorium's potential as a national resource.
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Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) 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.
Lobbying return by Sodali & Co
ArtsIntended results
Outreach to communicate details of the organisation and to seek a meeting to discuss considerations of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EU AffairsIntended results
That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Foreign Affairs::To reiterate strong opposition to the Mercosur…
Lobbying return by Uplift
TradeIntended results
That the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade would not waive crucial pre-legislative scrutiny on changes to the Arbitration act, making it harder for the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. That cabinet approval would be withheld for amending the Arbitration Act.
Lobbying return by Uplift
TradeIntended results
That all trade in goods and services be banned with the illegally occupied territories.
Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation
TourismIntended results
Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…
Lobbying return by UNICEF Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
To urge the government to advocate for diplomatic action to prevent famine and protect vulnerable populations, especially children in Gaza.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "UNICEF Ireland" equals CRO name "UNICEF IRELAND" (CRO 371124) 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.