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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 Lobbying2016-01-20

Lobbying return by Peter McVerry Trust

Housing
Intended results

To seek the introduction of measures designed to bring into affect rent certainty in the private market.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Peter McVerry Trust" has no legal form. "PETER MCVERRY TRUST COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 98934) 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 Lobbying2016-01-20

Lobbying return by Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Budgetary matters
Intended results

that the political party in question understand the need for investing in public services especially Early Childhood Care and Education; retrofitting of low income homes; social housing provision and the challenges facing low income one parent families and that this…

Register of Lobbying2016-01-19

Lobbying return by IMPACT trade union

Education and Training
Intended results

IMPACT seeks the recruitment of at least 77 psychologists in order to achieve a minimum psychologist ratio of 1:3,500 students. The union is also also seeking a commitment to recruit another additional 17 psychologists to address expected needs in light of projected population…

Register of Lobbying2016-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

An overhaul of commercial road tax to two applicable rates of €500 and €900 respectively

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2016-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Support for the continuation and ultimate development of the refining facility in Whitegate

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2016-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association

Health
Intended results

To ensure that key members of the Oireachtas and relevant officials are aware of key IPHA policy priorities

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association" equals CRO name "IRISH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 254776) 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 Lobbying2016-01-19

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Increase awareness on issues facing the restaurant sector, namely the importance of the 9% VAT rate, the chef shortage and the need for hospitality training centres.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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 Lobbying2016-01-19

Lobbying return by WILD GEESE WINES & SPIRITS LIMITED

Agriculture
Intended results

Seeking initiation of public policy on wholesale whiskey market

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "WILD GEESE WINES & SPIRITS LIMITED" equals CRO name "WILD GEESE WINES & SPIRITS LIMITED" (CRO 261603) 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 Lobbying2016-01-18

Lobbying return by The Institute of Directors Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Extension of the provision regarding income tax exemption in respect of certain expense payments for relevant directors to all non-executive directors in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Institute of Directors Ireland" equals CRO name "INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IRELAND" (CRO 197643) 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 Lobbying2016-01-16

Lobbying return by Western Care Association

Health
Intended results

To protect the current allocation of resources for services for people with disabilities and to secure an increase in funding available

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 Lobbying2016-01-14

Lobbying return by Arthritis Ireland

Health
Intended results

To sign up as many election candidates as possible so as to highlight to inadequate services for the 1 in 5 people living with arthritis.::To advocate for more resources in rhematology such as consultant posts, nurse specialist, physiotherapists and occupational therapists

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Arthritis Ireland" equals CRO name "ARTHRITIS IRELAND" (CRO 78931) 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 Lobbying2016-01-12

Lobbying return by Womens Aid

Justice and Equality
Intended results

1. RESOURCE: Ensure that all systems that support and assist women and children experiencing domestic violence or leaving an abusive relationship are adequately resourced.::2. REFORM: Ensure that all legislation is up to date, enforceable and in line with the Istanbul Convention…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Womens Aid" has no legal form. "WOMENS AID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 58035) 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.