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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
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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

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SIPO donation reports 4

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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AreaAll 252Health 44Employment 37Economic Development and Industry 34Housing 20Justice and Equality 13Budgetary matters 12Finance 12Transport 12Children and Youth Affairs 9Energy and Natural Resources 7Education and Training 6Environment 6Taxation 6Community 5Development and Zoning 5Trade 5Foreign Affairs 4Social Protection 4Communications 2Food 2Tourism 2Agriculture 1Banking and Financial Institutions 1EU Affairs 1Local Government 1Public Expenditure and Reform 1
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Register of Lobbying2024-01-20

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Environment
Intended results

Working as part of the Fair Seas coalition, BirdWatch Ireland met with elected representatives to advocate for strong marine protection in Ireland. The Marine Protected Area Bill is currently being drafted, and BirdWatch Ireland met with, called and emailed public officials to…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To engage with elected representatives to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2024::Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).::- A fair share of the €1bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) must be ringfenced for farmers.::- Potential displacement in the UK market in 2024 of €300m of beef and €75m of sheep meat due to…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight that the budget of the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine is reduced from €2.14bn to €1.94bn, a 10% reduction. This is a long way short of what is required to bolster a sector which is struggling with high input costs, lower commodity prices and…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Increased government funding allocation to mental health sector in Budget 2024 and advancement of the reform of the Mental Health Act, 2001.

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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Planning reforms required to support the State’s climate targets and energy security, including introduction of statutory timelines for decision-making, a fully resourced planning system and provisions around extending the operational life of renewable energy assets.

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Inform attendees of the digital inequalities experienced by those with mental health difficulties, discuss the findings of the report, the possible solutions highlighted, the wider issue of the digital divide in mental health, and how it can be overcome.

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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Threshold

Housing
Intended results

For the DPOs to share Thresholds campaign with their constituents.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Threshold" equals CRO name "THRESHOLD" (CRO 70660) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Ability West

Employment
Intended results

Heightened awareness by Public representatives

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ability West" equals CRO name "ABILITY WEST" (CRO 41317) 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.