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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

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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 1164Health 199Economic Development and Industry 116Housing 104Finance 79Justice and Equality 66Employment 56Children and Youth Affairs 51Transport 48Budgetary matters 47Energy and Natural Resources 43Education and Training 42Environment 40Taxation 32Communications 29Public Expenditure and Reform 24Community 23Local Government 22Development and Zoning 19Foreign Affairs 19Social Protection 19Trade 18Tourism 17Agriculture 13Food 7Arts 6Sports and Recreation 6Marine 5Banking and Financial Institutions 4Heritage 4EU Affairs 3Gaeltacht 2Defence 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-05-08

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Attended Fine Gael Disability Network Conference in Galway to discuss Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, funding for the organisation for 2026 and recognition of FASD in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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 Lobbying2026-05-06

Lobbying return by Irish Association of Social Workers

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Emer Higgins attended and spoke at our conference, Empowering Voices of Children and Adults with Disabilities

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Association of Social Workers" has no legal form. "IRISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS LIMITED" (CRO 347784) 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 Lobbying2026-05-05

Lobbying return by StartBright Early Learning Centres Company CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Invitation to Minister, Td's and councollors to attend launch of evaluation in respect of informing pubic policy and programmes

Register of Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Sign Language Interpreting Service

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting of SLIS and Minister to discuss funding, services and governance models, to meet the growing needs of the Deaf community; and to support an effective national strategy, namely the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Sign Language Interpreting Service" equals CRO name "SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICE" (CRO 434358) 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 Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Deer Commission

Environment
Intended results

For the relevant deregation to be applied to Sika deer, and the removal of Sika and Fallow deer from the list of invasive allien species, to avoid unintended consquences.

Register of Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Puma Social Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

While implementing Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275 -deadline date for implementation May 2026) instead of implementation of 'New residential units with 3 or more units must provide one live charge point' change to 'New residential units must provide one…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Puma Social Limited" equals CRO name "PUMA SOCIAL LIMITED" (CRO 525279) 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 Lobbying2026-04-29

Lobbying return by Crosscare

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

The outcome sought was the attendance of Shane Moynihan, Paul Gogerty, Emer Higgins, Mark Ward and Eoin O Broin at the AV room briefing and progress made in relation to the lack of reciprocal driving licence exchange between Ireland and the USA.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Crosscare" has no legal form. "CROSSCARE LIMITED" (CRO 172292) 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 Lobbying2026-02-10

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Health
Intended results

To secure a joint meeting of Minister's Higgins and Moynihan to discuss the proposed legislative changes to the assessment of need process announced by the Department of Children, Equality and Disability.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate issues the positive impact and issues impacting the technology sector in Ireland

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Community
Intended results

Support and 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Zoo

Heritage
Intended results

Provide clarity to select public officials regarding remarks made about Dublin Zoo Sought clarity in relation to funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park Relationship Building

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Seek changes to the proposals to amend naturalisation requirements which would restrict access to citizenship for people in receipt of social welfare. Emailed called for reconsideration of these proposals.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Inform the Minister of the work of Rehab Group and to request a meeting with her. ::To have a meeting with the Minister to discuss the implementation of the new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People and the policies and funding required to match the ambition of the…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Ensuring improved access to assessment and support for Autistic people::Ensuring the Department's proposed changes do not negatively impact on the rights of Autistic people to access autism assessment and diagnosis