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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Dara Calleary

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Mayo
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Social Protection (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
Office
Minister for Social Protection (2025-06-02 → current)
Office
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (2025-06-02 → current)
Office
Minister for Rural and Community Development (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2754
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
386 of 422 divisions
91%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

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Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Emerald Tower Limited

Communications
Intended results

Purpose of the meeting being to introduce Phoenix Tower International to the Minister, and then briefing officials on our plans to expand.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Emerald Tower Limited" equals CRO name "EMERALD TOWER LIMITED" (CRO 669209) 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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by The Victoria House Foundation

Communications
Intended results

assistance with gaining funding to open the Mary Robinson Centre's main building

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Victoria House Foundation" equals CRO name "THE VICTORIA HOUSE FOUNDATION" (CRO 547660) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Reduced VAT rate for internet access services from 23% to 13.5%;incentivise SME take-up of very high-capacity networks; new scheme to address mobile coverage ‘blackspot’ areas; increased security for subsea cables; funding of a fit for purpose mobile public warning system as…

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Effective copyright legislation to protect news publishers from unauthorised use of their content by tech platforms and to support publishers in their negotiations for fair remuneration for use of their content by platforms.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-19

Lobbying return by SIRO Designated Activity Company

Communications
Intended results

Provide information on SIRO's full fibre broadband rollout and raise awareness of existing market issues impeding national Gigabit target.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SIRO Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "SIRO DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 540946) 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 Lobbying2024-11-21

Lobbying return by UNICEF Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Endorsement of our election manifesto which outlines UNICEF Ireland’s Child Rights Election Manifesto outlines 10 urgent priorities grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

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.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Meeting to discuss Vodafone's proposals for a VAT reduction on internet access services as a cost of living measure and to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To provide an overview of our programme to upgrade our 3G Network to 4G and 5G Networks

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Ensure understanding of the challenges facing the telecommunications industry in generating the funds needed for network investment essential to achieving Ireland's national and EU connectivity targets.

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 Lobbying2024-05-14

Lobbying return by L.M. Ericsson Limited

Communications
Intended results

Sharing Ericsson's 5G global knowledge

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "L.M. Ericsson Limited" equals CRO name "L.M. ERICSSON LIMITED" (CRO 21679) 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 Lobbying2024-01-20

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Communications
Intended results

Action by the Department to require internet and telephony operators to take greater measures to prevent fraudulent operators on internet and mobile phone networks

Register of Lobbying2023-06-19

Lobbying return by IE Domain Registry

Communications
Intended results

To inform Minister about our .IE Digital Town Programme

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "IE Domain Registry" has no legal form. "IE DOMAIN REGISTRY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 315315) 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.