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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Ciarán Ahern

Labour Party

Constituency / panel
Dublin South-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
3 current — Committee on Members' Interests of Dáil Éireann; Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
298
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
345 of 422 divisions
82%
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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Environment
Intended results

The inclusion of the recommendations of Christian Aid Ireland and the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition in climate policy, including Climate Action Plan 2026 and Budget 2027.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish District Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish District Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 619382) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Correspondence with members of the Oireachtas in relation to Liquid Gas Ireland’s pre-Budget submission, seeking political support for measures that recognise the needs of off-natural-gas-grid consumers and support rural homes and businesses in accessing practical, affordable…

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Engagement with members of the Oireachtas in relation to the proposed Renewable Heat Obligation, seeking an update on the planned publication of the bill and highlighting LGI's policy priorities on the same

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Council of The Bar of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting on 17 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Labour parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Sharing of information and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 and related Government proposals

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To get a copy of the data he had received, and to highlight areas of further opacity for the deputy to focus on.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-19

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Correspondence to share copies of WEI's Pre-Budget submission 2027 entitled Building an Irish Electrostate and seek support for and inclusion of WEI's proposals in the Government's October budget announcement.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Development Education Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To get our budget recommendations on increased investment for Global Citizenship Education and increased ODA included in Budget 2027

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

For Oireachtas members to be briefed on the issues facing the private and voluntary nursing home sector including workforce, underfunding, future provision and a lack of government policy on older person care in Ireland.