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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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Raising awareness of our Pre-Budget submission with Fianna Fail party Ministers, particularly need for infrastructure spending, training using National Training Fund, supporting family businesses, town centre first initatives and Garda resourcing

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Raising awareness of our Pre-Budget submission with Fianna Fail party Ministers, particularly need for infrastructure spending, training using National Training Fund, supporting family businesses, town centre first initatives and Garda resourcing

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Raising awareness of our Pre-Budget submission with Fianna Fail party Ministers, particularly need for infrastructure spending, training using National Training Fund, supporting family businesses, town centre first initatives and Garda resourcing

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Eirmersive CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Greater recognition of the Immersive Technology sector and it's potential.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Eirmersive CLG" equals CRO name "EIRMERSIVE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 677871) 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 Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Arts
Intended results

Introduction of funding schemes and policies that are fair, proportionate and accessible for the independent radio stations, as well as recognition of the critical transmission infrastructure IBI members provide.::Communication and gaining understanding among policymakers of…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Galway Film Resource Centre Limited

Arts
Intended results

Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation
Intended results

Increase of Electric Vehicle SEAI purchase and home charging grants back to 2023 levels. Extension of BIK reliefs at 2024 levels for EVS until 2027, before any tapering. VRT on all electric N1 vehicles to be at the Category C VRT rate of €200. Increased Government support for EV…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

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

Register of Lobbying2025-01-10

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Increased awareness and progress on policy implementation Dedicated investment to progress the implementation of Government policy in this area

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2025-01-09

Lobbying return by Sage Advocacy

Health
Intended results

Meeting to discuss the Programme for Government in conjunction with Safeguarding Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sage Advocacy" has no legal form. "SAGE ADVOCACY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 610824) 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 Lobbying2025-01-08

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 Lobbying2025-01-08

Lobbying return by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Environment
Intended results

That the CSR Regulations be amended to provide certainty around the scope and availability of exemptions for certain Irish companies and for groups with Irish companies and certainty in relation to mandatory auditors’ reports for relevant Irish companies, their directors and…