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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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by McCann FitzGerald

Trade
Intended results

To achieve clarity and guidance on areas of particular concern and targeted amendments to better align the Regulations 2024 with the relevant EU Directive

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Trade
Intended results

Reform of the WTO dipute resolution mechanism, safeguarding and advancing digital innovation and growth, and accelerating discussions on trade and environment sustainability

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Trade
Intended results

Communicate AmCham views on trade and investment

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by RGDATA

Trade
Intended results

Targeted supports for local independent food/convenience retailers.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "RGDATA" has no legal form. "RGDATA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 104445) 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 Lobbying2024-05-15

Lobbying return by Licensed Vintners Association

Trade
Intended results

An Action Plan to help the licensed trade - re-introduction of VAT 9% on Food; revised five year timeframe to achieve a Living Wage of 60% of the median wage, excluding public sector and FDI wages .

Register of Lobbying2024-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Attending meeting of RBF in DETE to discuss issues impacting Irish Exporters with Min Dara Calleary. Intended result of this meeting was to highlight the difficulties faced by Irish Exporters directly with the Minister and to highlight potential resolutions.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2024-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Meeting of the Enterprise Forum in DETE to discuss matters impacting businesses and Irish Exporters. Intended results included raising business issues with officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - particularly businesses understanding and implementing…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2024-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Attending Trade & Investment Council in DETE to discuss issues impacting Irish businesses and exporters. The meeting was hosted by officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment where domestic and international issues that could impact Irish exporters were…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Meeting of the sub group in DETE - to discuss agenda of the subgroup and how it can support businesses.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Attending Enterprise Forum meeting in DETE to raise issues impacting the Exporting Community

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Hosting webinar for IEA members on CSRD with keynote delivered by Min Dara Calleary

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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 Lobbying2024-01-18

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade
Intended results

Attending Trade Policy roundtable to brief DETE officials on issues impacting Irish exporters.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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.