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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)
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
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

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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Register of Lobbying2023-05-21

Lobbying return by Google Ireland Limited

Communications
Intended results

To share Google's views on implementation of Ireland’s National Digital Strategy

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Google Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "GOOGLE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 368047) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

- Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill - ensuring Broadcasting is still a core function of the new media regulator. - The Future for Media Report - the proposed funds recommended are established and operated to the betterment of local media in Ireland. - Funding for…

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 Lobbying2023-05-02

Lobbying return by eircom Limited

Communications
Intended results

General overview of eir's business operations and ambitions. Asked the Minister to consider the current challenges posed by the present regulatory and business environment for eir and the telecoms sector.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Ensure awareness of Technology Ireland concerns regarding the overlap and divergence between the Online Safety and Media Regulations (OSMR) bill and the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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 Lobbying2023-01-21

Lobbying return by Google Ireland Limited

Communications
Intended results

To share views on EU and national digital regulation and the need to align national legislation with EU law to ensure a coherent regulatory environment for online content

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Google Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "GOOGLE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 368047) 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 Lobbying2022-12-04

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Removal or reduction of the Broadcasting Levy.::Expansion of the journalism bursary, committed to in the OSMR bill, to include all independent broadcasters.::Amendment to allow flexibility in hourly scheduling of commercial advertisements.::Designation of a commissioner in the…

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 Lobbying2022-09-20

Lobbying return by Western Care Association

Communications
Intended results

Seeking support on urgent Publication of Disability Capacity Review Action Plan

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Western Care Association" equals CRO name "WESTERN CARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 28067) 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 Lobbying2022-09-20

Lobbying return by Ballina Chamber of Commerce

Communications
Intended results

Showcase and highlight the opportunities available for businesses in Ballina and region, to network, recruit, and exhibit, hosting panel discussions, round table talks, with the wider Co Mayo, Sligo business community and with invited local media.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ballina Chamber of Commerce" has no legal form. "BALLINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 277149) 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 Lobbying2022-09-16

Lobbying return by SIRO Designated Activity Company

Communications
Intended results

Engagement to provide information and advance network roll-outs

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Exchange of views on the proposal and how it can assist in further balanced regional and economic development, digital inclusion. Highlight Vodafone's work to support the digital agenda in rural Ireland.

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 Lobbying2022-01-17

Lobbying return by SIRO Designated Activity Company

Communications
Intended results

Engagement to advance network roll-out in the Local Authority area

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.