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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Charles Ward

100% RDR

Constituency / panel
Donegal
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Children and Equality; Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs; …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
120
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
290 of 422 divisions
69%
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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AreaAll 120Health 30Children and Youth Affairs 22Justice and Equality 11Budgetary matters 6Community 6Economic Development and Industry 6Energy and Natural Resources 4Environment 4Marine 4Taxation 4Education and Training 3Finance 3Sports and Recreation 3Agriculture 2Employment 2Foreign Affairs 2Housing 2Public Expenditure and Reform 2EU Affairs 1Food 1Local Government 1Transport 1
YearAll 1202026 662025 532024 1
Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget Submission and how it sought to address the challenges with the current issues facing the sector including staff retention, core funding, programme for government commitments and to explore viable short and long term policy solutions.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To brief Oireachtas members on the Federation of Irish Sport’s pre-Budget submission and to discuss issues affecting the sport sector in advance of Budget considerations.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Reintroduce the essential VAT equalisation measure removed in 2019. But this time, targeted towards lower-emission VRT bands. ::Resist outright the European Commission’s proposed commercial fleet EV purchase mandate. ::That Government ensure that there is sufficient grid…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Create awareness of Archways programmes.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways" has no legal form. "CLONDALKIN BEHAVIOURAL INITIATIVE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 430172) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Secure attendance at 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us, informing them of our work and gain support for spunout activities in future.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

Ensure TDs and Senators understood the need to prioritise housing for the region and that house building needs to be done at scale and with speed.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Section in budget submission regarding town centre safety and Garda Resources. Putting a spotlight on garda resources and the need for high visibility policing.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise awareness on gaps in legislation

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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To seek attendance of Oireachtas members to a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group to discuss women's health.::To raise awareness of female cardiovascular health and to seek support for measures to address disparities in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes::To thank…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Make TDs and Senators aware of the priorities of Chambers around the Country and specifically Letterkenny Chamber members. ::Ensure TDs know the critical importance of the need for significant investment in strategic infrastructure. ::Ensure TDs understand the need for Housing…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-15

Lobbying return by Grow Remote Ireland CLG

Employment
Intended results

Attendance at the All Party Group Meeting on Remote Working in Sept 2025

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Grow Remote Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "GROW REMOTE IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 650463) 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.