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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Dee Ryan

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Nominated by the Taoiseach
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
182
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
157 of 221 divisions
71%
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 Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA propose that Class S Rate is retained Maintain the current rate, and resist any increases until short-term benefits (illness, disability) are included in the scheme.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• PRSI Inclusion for All Farmers and Spouses All farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, to be included in the PRSI system to ensure entitlement to the contributory old age pension and reduce the risk of poverty in old age.::• Dual Pension Calculation…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• The Teagasc Green Cert Course is a crucial qualification for young farmers in Ireland. Approving these courses for SUSI Grants would encourage more students to pursue agricultural education.::• As per the Programme for Government, there must be a reduction in the…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• Introduce a dedicated CAP/NRP maternity & Farm Relief Scheme, providing paid maternity cover and funded replacement labour to ensure business continuity.::• Establish a Women Farmer Start-Up and Development Grant, supporting new entrants and first-time applicants…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-10

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Social Protection
Intended results

IFA Propose::• General Employment Permits ::• Need for a full roll-out of a Seasonal work permit Scheme for all horticulture sectors based on the national minimum wage.::• Ensure supports for rising employment costs is in place, which is critical for the Mushroom & Horticulture…

Register of Lobbying2026-08-24

Lobbying return by FND Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure Government and political support for Budget 2027 investment in specialist FND services, including adult and paediatric multidisciplinary teams, regional service development, improved access to neuro-rehabilitation, and the establishment of a National Clinical Programme…

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Published name "FND Ireland" equals CRO name "FND IRELAND" (CRO 753172) 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 Lobbying2026-05-26

Lobbying return by FND Ireland

Health
Intended results

Continued development of the FND MDT Clinic in St James Hospital, Establish a new paediatric FND MDT Clinic in CHI and continued support and development of the HSE community Neurorehabilitation services nationally.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FND Ireland" equals CRO name "FND IRELAND" (CRO 753172) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure urgent legislative and regulatory action to ban AI ‘therapy’, protect mental health service users, and ensure psychological services are delivered only by trained human professionals.

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Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek support for proposals in Digital Business Ireland report on Making AI Work for Ireland

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee

EU Affairs
Intended results

To seek support for proposals/raise points in Digital Business Ireland report on The Impact of Revised EU Cybersecurity Act on Irish SMEs

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Suggestion for policy changes and initiatives that the Government can put in place to help insulate news publishers’ businesses from the worst effects of AI on the one hand, and, on the other, to encourage the responsible use of AI to support efficiency within media outlets

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

Transport
Intended results

Gain support for Iarnród Éireann's Limerick Area Rail Plan

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail" equals CRO name "IARNROD ÉIREANN - IRISH RAIL" (CRO 119571) 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.