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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

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Gain an understanding of how we as an Association can contribute to DPER - Early collaboration model.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Engagement on public procurement and infrastructure delivery::Shape OECD’s work on public governance and regulatory policy, including regulatory simplification ::Promote the need to invest in digital skills and capacity building::Promote interoperable AI policy frameworks

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Public procurement reforms to accelerate infrastructure delivery and contribute to improved public services. :: Recommendations on regulatory reform for incorporation into the Action Plan for Competitiveness and Productivity.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To…

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Respond" equals CRO name "RESPOND" (CRO 90576) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Awareness and Support for investment in regional neurorehabilitation services in line with the commitments within the current Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To provide AmCham views and recommendations ahead of Budget 2026::To discuss AmCham Budget 2026 priorities with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Foster Care Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection to discuss our Pre Budget Submission 2026, and to answer questions from the Committee Members

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Foster Care Association" equals CRO name "IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 281419) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To provide information on the operation of the National Lottery, the positive impact of Good Causes funding and the challenges presented by Lottery Betting to Good Causes funding, public safety and public health.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Cisco International Limited

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Discuss Cisco's support for public sector digitisation and explore new partnerships with government, including on digital skills provision.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cisco International Limited" equals CRO name "CISCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" (CRO 906624) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness of Archways work.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways" has no legal form. "CLONDALKIN BEHAVIOURAL INITIATIVE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 430172) 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.