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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 mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW)

Transport
Intended results

To inform elected representatives of Freenow by Lyft's acquisition of Lynk and Swift, and underline their continued commitment to Ireland's taxi sector.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)

Transport
Intended results

That the Disabled Drivers scheme would not be impacted by the introduction of the VAS and any review carried out would not negatively impact people with disabilities

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Increase political stakeholders’ understanding of Dublin Airport’s development needs and garner support for infrastructure or policy decisions (by experiencing projects first-hand).

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

Secure financial assistance for commercial coach and bus operators due to conflict in Middle East causing fuel cost inflation

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Post Budget discussion with Micheál Martin. Meeting to discuss abnormal wide loads & issues associated. Congratulations letter. Congratulations letter. Congratulations letter. Engaging with the EU commission to oppose the introduction of mandatory ZEV purchasing quotas. Meeting…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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

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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Suggestions to address concerns. Discuss changes to legislation. Discuss cost issues further. Discuss exclusion of IRHA rep. Assist in advancing this critical matter. Clarity on industry issues. Address urgent issues due to Holyhead. Swift action to address the situation.…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2024-09-17

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Meeting request to discuss budget. Meeting request. Meeting request to discuss budget. Support road transport decarbonisiation. Solutions to Ukrainian HGV drivers to continue their employment legally. Asking Gov to intervene on the levy on soil & stone. Calling for an immediate…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Bolt Itx

Transport
Intended results

Further consideration of the matter

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Bolt Itx" has no legal form. "BOLT ITX LIMITED" (CRO 671417) 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 Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Engaged with Ministers, TDs and Senators over the immediate delivery of transport infrastructure in Dart+ and BusConnects as well as calling for progression on Metrolink.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Road Haulage Association

Transport
Intended results

Raise issue with Gov & request meeting. 9 points to be considered for the National Ports Policy. Concerns Rosslare Europort not been ran efficiently, Gov to intervene. Funding for retrofit of smart Tacho2, Driving Licence Directive. Congrats on appointment of Taoiseach, request…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Road Haulage Association" equals CRO name "IRISH ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 43035) 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.