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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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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

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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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AreaAll 2754Economic Development and Industry 319Health 315Agriculture 241Budgetary matters 186Finance 174Social Protection 139Justice and Equality 119Community 110Taxation 107Energy and Natural Resources 104Environment 97Education and Training 93Communications 74Employment 68Children and Youth Affairs 64EU Affairs 61Trade 58Transport 54Banking and Financial Institutions 50Public Expenditure and Reform 50Housing 48Tourism 38Foreign Affairs 32Arts 24Development and Zoning 22Local Government 22Sports and Recreation 22Gaeltacht 21Food 17Heritage 12Marine 12Defence 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by Inishbofin Development Company CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

To improve access to secondary education for Inishbofin students and to prevent the depopulation of the island, making it viable for families to live on the island

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Inishbofin Development Company CLG" equals CRO name "INISHBOFIN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 199625) 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 Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by Conradh na Gaeilge

Gaeltacht
Intended results

Níos mó maoiniú don earnáil Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta; Reachtaíocht níos láidre don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht; An Ghaeilge níos láidre sa chóras oideachais; Tithíocht agus tacaíochtaí eile sa Ghaeltacht

Register of Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by Sign Language Interpreting Service

Social Protection
Intended results

1. 3rd of June 2026 additional budget for 2026 ISL Voucher scheme. Meeting on same. 2. 24th June 2026 Meeting on equality and inclusion of Ireland’s Deaf community.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sign Language Interpreting Service" equals CRO name "SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICE" (CRO 434358) 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 Lobbying2026-08-28

Lobbying return by Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Awareness of the role of Social Finance in capitalising publicly funded grant programmes through bridging and match support

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland" equals CRO name "ULSTER COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TRUST (IRELAND)" (CRO 316496) 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 Lobbying2026-08-28

Lobbying return by Inner City Enterprise

Education and Training
Intended results

Launch of accessible training room and enterprise space

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Inner City Enterprise" has no legal form. "INNER CITY ENTERPRISE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 163816) 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 Lobbying2026-07-22

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Social Protection
Intended results

Intended to acknowledge receipt of PQ response, to make note that the response had not addressed the question directly, and to advise that this point would be reiterated in the public consultation process. Intended to secure further engagement on this matter if appropriate

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Polio Survivors Ireland" equals CRO name "Polio Survivors Ireland" (CRO 354283) 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 Lobbying2026-07-22

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Social Protection
Intended results

Sent Pre-budget submission to DSP to lobby for changes to policy/benefits for polio survivors

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Polio Survivors Ireland" equals CRO name "Polio Survivors Ireland" (CRO 354283) 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 Lobbying2026-06-25

Lobbying return by IRD Duhallow

EU Affairs
Intended results

We are calling for: ✅ €6.1m increase for SICAP to support work tackling poverty and disadvantage ✅ €10m secured annually for integration supports for new arrivals ✅ €10.2m additional funding for LEADER to support rural enterprise and community projects ✅ €12m investment in…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "IRD Duhallow" has no legal form. "IRD DUHALLOW COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 176369) 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 Lobbying2026-06-16

Lobbying return by Irish Association of Pension Funds

Social Protection
Intended results

We requested a consultation period in advance of regulations being finalised and we wanted to ensure that strong existing pension schemes were not impacted

Register of Lobbying2026-05-27

Lobbying return by Young Social Innovators

Education and Training
Intended results

o raise awareness among Government Ministers of the need for youth voice infrastructure in Ireland and at EU level, and to seek Government engagement and support for the Youth Pulse initiative developed by Young Social Innovators in partnership with the Agirre Lehendakaria…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Young Social Innovators" equals CRO name "YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS" (CRO 412810) 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 Lobbying2026-05-22

Lobbying return by All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training

Community
Intended results

Information shared in relation to the work and priorities of the All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training. Information shared with Minister Calleary on Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of Europe and AIEB's priorities in this regard.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training" has no legal form. "ALL IRELAND ENDORSEMENT BODY FOR COMMUNITY WORK EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 763434) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives about the SFA's new strategy for small businesses.

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.