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
Conor D. McGuinness
- Constituency / panel
- Waterford
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 3 current, 1 ended — Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs; Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs; …
- 1
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 284
- Lobbying returns
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 93%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
394 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.
Filters
AreaAll 284Finance 47Economic Development and Industry 29Health 26Community 16Children and Youth Affairs 15Energy and Natural Resources 15Environment 14Housing 14Taxation 13Budgetary matters 12Agriculture 11Development and Zoning 8Education and Training 7Employment 7Marine 7Social Protection 7Tourism 6Communications 5Gaeltacht 4Justice and Equality 4Heritage 3Local Government 3Transport 3EU Affairs 2Foreign Affairs 2Public Expenditure and Reform 2Food 1Sports and Recreation 1
Lobbying return by The Union of Students in Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Permanent €1000 reduction in fees for third level students.
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Development and ZoningIntended results
Housing grants are unintentionally hollowing out Dungarvan’s commercial heart. Ground-floor business premises are being lost to residential use. Currently retail/services squeezed out, reduced footfall and jobs, shrinking rates base, parking pressures.
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
• Protect ground-floor commercial use in planning • Promote mixed-use development • Adjust zoning to preserve business premises • Incentivise businesses to stay and grow in town centres
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
• Review grant criteria to reflect modern business structures • Clearer national guidance on contracting freelancers
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Local GovernmentIntended results
• Invest in staff & training • Modern digital planning systems • Better inter-agency collaboration
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Local GovernmentIntended results
• Invest in staff & training • Modern digital planning systems • Better inter-agency collaboration
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
TourismIntended results
• Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second • Decouple registration from planning permission • Resource LAs to enforce • Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions) • Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
HousingIntended results
• Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second • Decouple registration from planning permission • Resource LAs to enforce • Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions) • Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
• Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally • Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Development and ZoningIntended results
• Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally • Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
We need robust infrastructure, skilled talent, and a pro-business environment to support indigenous businesses and attract foreign investment
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Providing sufficient resources to enable the successful completion of the national Designated Maritime Area Plan on time.
Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Implement the new Planning and Development Act. ::Resourcing and support for the the implementation of the renewable energy targets set out in the National Planning Framework.::Priority for renewable energy projects in the planning system and more resources for ACP and relevant…
Lobbying return by TG4
CommunicationsIntended results
Tacaíocht bhreise do TG4