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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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Bookselling Ireland

Arts
Intended results

Meeting with Minister Dara Calleary to discuss the promotion of Irish language books in Irish bookshops and how Irish bookshops can assist with the growth of the Irish language throughout the country.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Meetings to discuss NYCI Priorities for Budget 2026 & inclusion in party policy documents, as well as in Budget 2026 announcements by Department of Education and Youth::Ensure sufficient capital investment in youth work via the National Development Plan::Information on youth…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Social Protection
Intended results

Equalise jobseekers allowance for under 25s

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Veterinary Ireland

Agriculture
Intended results

Request for a copy of the legal advice obtained by the Ministers and/or their Departments in the course of drafting S.I. No. 214/2025 that pertains that only veterinary practitioners can undertake a review under Regulation 11 of S.I. No. 214/2025.::An opinion from the Ministers…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Funding for disability measures in Budget 2026 (specific asks available at: https://www.disability-federation.ie/news/latest/2025/07/14/prebudget-submission-2026/)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by The Wheel

Community
Intended results

To inform TDs and Senators about The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026, which includes issues such as sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Discussion on Vodafone’s strategic investment programme in Ireland, including network resilience and satellite connectivity. Engagement also covered the importance of a supportive policy environment, alongside an overview of key infrastructure delivery challenges and policy…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Highlight our key asks in our pre-budget submission

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To provide AmCham views and recommendations ahead of Budget 2026::To discuss AmCham Budget 2026 priorities with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Foster Care Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Foster Care Association" equals CRO name "IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 281419) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Inner City Enterprise

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure funding for the refurbishment of the ground floor of a demised property to allow for training and community use

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Volunteering Ireland

Community
Intended results

Submission in advance of Budget 2026 requesting an increase in funding to Volunteer Ireland and Volunteers centres across the country; funding for the Community Volunteers Programme on a permanent basis, continue funding to support International Protection Applicants and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Volunteering Ireland" equals CRO name "VOLUNTEERING IRELAND" (CRO 362625) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Finance
Intended results

To secure budget allocations to ensure the safety, participation, and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ in budget 2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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.