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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Emer Higgins

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Dublin Mid-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform (2025-01-29 → 2025-06-04)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (2025-06-05 → 2025-11-18)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (2025-11-19 → current)
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Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1164
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
4
SIPO donation records
378 of 422 divisions
90%
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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland.

Health
Intended results

Secure a meeting to discuss all three points including Celebrating the Impact of DPAF to Date: Reviewing key milestones, achievements, and successful outcomes delivered through the fund so far. Key Findings from Evaluation: Examining core insights, lessons learned, and strategic…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Hospice Foundation

Health
Intended results

We were requesting to be involved in the review of the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act legislation as well as our highlighting our call for the need for the establishment of an Advance Healthcare Directive Register

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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

Commitment to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Family Planning Association" has no legal form. "IRISH FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 28395) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Home and Community Care Ireland

Health
Intended results

Support TD visits to HCCI member offices. Inform TDs on local home care issues in their constituency. Suggest wording on parliamentary questions. Request a meeting to discuss disability home support issues. ::To discuss home care in the constituency::To get a meeting on…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Health
Intended results

Government support for the continued development and expansion of GLÓR; support for the additional resourcing required to deliver the programme nationally; and improved access to appropriate population and service data on people with Down syndrome to strengthen evidence-based…

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 Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC

Health
Intended results

A more transparent and timely reimbursement process for rare condition and neuromuscular treatments, including regular progress updates on applications such as those for Givinostat (DMD), Risdiplam (SMA) and Skyclarys (Friedreich’s ataxia).

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC

Health
Intended results

Review criteria for Long Term Illness Scheme to include Amyloidosis and the neuropathies such as Charcot Marie Tooth and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with a specific timeline and commitment in place.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-15

Lobbying return by DHR Consultancy Limited

Health
Intended results

A National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DHR Consultancy Limited" equals CRO name "DHR CONSULTANCY LIMITED" (CRO 660337) 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 Lobbying2026-09-11

Lobbying return by Samaritans Ireland

Health
Intended results

National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Samaritans Ireland" equals CRO name "SAMARITANS IRELAND" (CRO 450409) 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 Lobbying2026-09-04

Lobbying return by Parkinson's Ireland

Health
Intended results

Parkinson's would be prioritised during meetings and discussions in Irelands 6 month presidency

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Parkinson's Ireland" equals CRO name "PARKINSON'S IRELAND" (CRO 123532) 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 Lobbying2026-09-04

Lobbying return by Parkinson's Ireland

Health
Intended results

Parkinson's Ireland would receive section 39 funding to operate a counselling service in 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Parkinson's Ireland" equals CRO name "PARKINSON'S IRELAND" (CRO 123532) 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 Lobbying2026-09-04

Lobbying return by Parkinson's Ireland

Health
Intended results

Parkinson's Ireland would receive section 39 funding to operate a counselling service in 2027

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Parkinson's Ireland" equals CRO name "PARKINSON'S IRELAND" (CRO 123532) 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.