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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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians

Health
Intended results

To arrange a meeting with Minister Dara Calleary and his Special Adviser to discuss eye care services for patients in Ireland, and to ensure FODO Ireland is included in future contract consultations.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Society for Autism

Social Protection
Intended results

That autistic people receive social protection when transitioning from allowances, that the department fulfils its obligations under the Autism Innovation Strategy and that data gathered is used to improve autism service planning and provision.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Society for Autism" equals CRO name "IRISH SOCIETY FOR AUTISM" (CRO 56574) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Society for Autism

Health
Intended results

Autism Specific Legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Society for Autism" equals CRO name "IRISH SOCIETY FOR AUTISM" (CRO 56574) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians

Health
Intended results

To secure increased funding for primary eye care in order to support the sustainability and development of services across Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Transport
Intended results

Securing continuation of the grant or its replacement by an alternative source of funding

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Hospice Foundation

Health
Intended results

Minister to attend event and launch the framework.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Hospice Foundation" equals CRO name "THE IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION" (CRO 114617) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Spinal Injuries Ireland

Health
Intended results

Review of legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Spinal Injuries Ireland" equals CRO name "SPINAL INJURIES IRELAND" (CRO 225205) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

To advocate for measures to ensure the achievement of housing targets in the Cork region, including innovative housing solutions such as above the shop living and targeted financial supports for measures to stimulate the housing market.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Taxation
Intended results

To outline and garner support for changes to taxation policy to encourage economic competitiveness, including simplification of current policies, supports for R&D and innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

To advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To call for progress on key transport projects in the Cork region and further afield in the context of Budget 2026, including regional connectivity via Cork Airport and the Port of Cork, strategic rail links and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, as well as progress on…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.