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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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Register of Lobbying2019-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association

Health
Intended results

To ensure that 'Manifesto for Better Health' is communicated to relevant individuals

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 Lobbying2019-05-20

Lobbying return by Philanthropy Ireland

Community
Intended results

Support for the growth and development of philanthropy in Ireland via fiscal infrastructure supports and policies

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Philanthropy Ireland" has no legal form. "PHILANTHROPY IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 371896) 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 Lobbying2019-05-20

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

The reinstatement of Individual Education Plans for children with Down syndrome and July Provision secured for children with Down syndrome.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2019-05-20

Lobbying return by Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Support for the full restoration of funding to youth organisations through the Youth Service Grant Scheme to pre-recession levels.

Register of Lobbying2019-05-17

Lobbying return by Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Inform recipients of results from research on public perception of Irish energy industry and oil and gas exploration and production

Register of Lobbying2019-05-17

Lobbying return by Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform of the adverse economic impact, threat to energy security, employment and regional development, of the implementation of the Bill, and the fact that it would have no impact on Irish carbon emissions.

Register of Lobbying2019-05-09

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

1. Immediate publication of Review of System for setting nursing home prices under the Nursing Home Support Scheme. 2. Removal of healthcare assistant role from the Ineligible Categories of Employment for Employment Permits List on a controlled basis. 3. New and revised GP…

Register of Lobbying2019-04-30

Lobbying return by Connaught Airport Development Company Ltd

Transport
Intended results

Reintroduction of Duty Free and Tax Free Sales

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Connaught Airport Development Company Ltd" equals CRO name "CONNAUGHT AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED" (CRO 78973) 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 Lobbying2019-04-29

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlighted the need for more focus and supports for rural busiensses to ensure that these enterprises can continue to grow and develop::Discuss the work of the chamber and the policies and areas that it is focused on including networking, market building, connections, training,…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2019-04-01

Lobbying return by Retail Excellence Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

to inform TDs & Senators of major issues affecting the Retail Industry::to action a number of points to improve/solve various issues

Register of Lobbying2019-01-22

Lobbying return by Pro Life Campaign

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amendments to said Act as tabled by representatives in the Dáil and the Seanad::Votes against the Act at Second Stage and Report Stage::Support for amendments to the legislation

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To improve the competitiveness of the Greater Dublin Area as a place in which to invest, live, work, and do business.::To promote recognition of the Greater Dublin Area as the engine of the Irish economy and recognition of its social and infrastructural needs.::To promote…