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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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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2754
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
386 of 422 divisions
91%
Vote participation

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Lobbying returns

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Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To highlight the potential of direct-to-device satellite services to enhance connectivity, resilience and emergency communications, and to support an enabling regulatory framework for the deployment of new satellite-enabled services.

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by NBI Infrastructure DAC

Communications
Intended results

Providing details re the progress and challenges associated with the delivery of the NBP Project.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "NBI Infrastructure DAC" equals CRO name "NBI INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 631656) 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 Lobbying2026-09-08

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Increased awareness and understanding, and action, relief or intervention at policy or legislative level in relation to rapid, large-scale increase in the radio levy, without warning; the need for action in legislation or in the context of the Budget, including accessible and…

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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by NBI Infrastructure DAC

Communications
Intended results

Providing details re the progress and challenges associated with the delivery of the NBP Project.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "NBI Infrastructure DAC" equals CRO name "NBI INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 631656) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Convey industry view's on issues before Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce ::Explain industry response to Storm Éowyn::Convey industry proposals for an industry/public service group to plan (a) response by industry and the public service to future extreme weather events and…

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Expansion of the remit of the Grow Digital Voucher for SMEs to include the costs of enabling fibre and 5G FWA Very High Capacity Network connectivity; ::Funding of a fit for purpose mobile public warning system as done in Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK; ::Funding…

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Discussion on Vodafone’s strategic investment programme in Ireland, including network resilience and satellite connectivity. Engagement also covered the importance of a supportive policy environment, alongside an overview of key infrastructure delivery challenges and policy…

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 Lobbying2025-05-30

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Amendments needed to copyright legislation to protect publishers' content and ensure fair negotiations with platforms; Speedy enactment of Defamation Bill; Highlight impact of new Revenue rules re contributors

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Introductory letter from new Vodafone Ireland CEO, outlining Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland, also covering the challenges facing the sector across Europe, and possible solutions.

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Engagement on network resilience and prioritisation for connectivity

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Q4PR

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 name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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.