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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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by Threshold

Tourism
Intended results

To seek the support of the listed DPOs in moving forward the legislation to regulate short-term tourist lets.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Threshold

Tourism
Intended results

For the DPO's to adopt Threshold's position regarding the Short-Term Lettings legislation and ancillary planning matters.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Tourism
Intended results

Financial support to deepen tourism links with Canada as part of a changing tourism industry ::Details for our members on the VAT 9 changes and other taxation measures as outlined in Budget 2026

Register of Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

To advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Tourism
Intended results

To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-19

Lobbying return by Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG

Tourism
Intended results

Inclusion of five key recommendations in DRCD's Statement of Strategy to 2028

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG" equals CRO name "ASSOCIATION OF VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND ATTRACTIONS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 598606) 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 Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services ::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes ::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Tourist Industry Confederation

Tourism
Intended results

Restore the Vat rate of 9% to support competitiveness::Reduce capacity blockages to enable tourism growth::Increase current funding for tourism services

Register of Lobbying2025-01-08

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::Reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality food services ::A reduction in delays for issuing VISAs to job applicants with work permits::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG

Tourism
Intended results

Support by Members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism for AVEA's key Budget asks

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG" equals CRO name "ASSOCIATION OF VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND ATTRACTIONS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 598606) 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 Lobbying2024-09-13

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Asking the Taoiseach to work together constructively. we are asking for - Clear and sensible planning guidelines with a derogation for existing operators in regional Ireland already in the industry. - For new operators, we need clear planning guidelines that explicitly protect…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Action to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses::A restructuring of employers' PRSI including a targeted rebate for tourism and hospitality businesses::A widening and expansion of the existing local authority rates (ICOB) / Increased Cost of Doing Business) grants…