Lobbying return by Irish Recorded Music Association Limited
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
That the invited DPOs would attend an “associated event” IRMA is co-organising as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU
Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Garret Ahearn
- Constituency / panel
- Administrative Panel
- Membership
- 2025-01-29 → current
- Committees
- 8 current — Seanad Public Consultation Committee; Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency; …
- 2
- Declared items
- 1
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 354
- Lobbying returns
- 1
- SIPO donation records
- 75%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
165 of 221 divisions
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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Lobbying return by World Vision Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Increase Ireland’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocation in Budget 2027 and strengthen investment in child-focused international development and humanitarian assistance.
Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
For politicians to take note of our recommendations related to the Irish presidency of teh council of the EU.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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.
Lobbying return by Save the Children UK
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Engagement in New York to discuss the UN children and armed conflict agenda (CAAC) and engagement in Dublin to introduce the co-chairs to the Under-Secretary-General and UN Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, regarding a briefing
Lobbying return by Alliance for Insurance Reform
Banking and Financial InstitutionsIntended results
Urgent delivery of reductions in insurance costs by incumbent insurers on back of reforms. Effective defamation legislation. The urgent sourcing of additional underwriting cover including cover for sectors unable to source affordable liability insurance. Meaningful reform and…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Alliance for Insurance Reform" has no legal form. "ALLIANCE FOR INSURANCE REFORM LIMITED" (CRO 358868) 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.
Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited
TransportIntended results
To discuss the taxi supply shortage in rural Ireland and potential solutions.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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.
Lobbying return by Sodali & Co
ArtsIntended results
To persuade senators to seek to amend the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Lobbying return by DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Understanding of the GEI, civil society's concerns and implications for current negotiations
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" equals CRO name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" (CRO 94384) 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.
Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited
HealthIntended results
The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…
Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited
HealthIntended results
To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
TaxationIntended results
Make Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit exempt from tax
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.
Lobbying return by National Gallery of Ireland
ArtsIntended results
Awareness of the quality of exhibition and budget required for major exhibitions of Irish/International art. Awareness of the capital investment required in the Gallery's Master Development Plan. Develop advocates for this investment and secure future funding.
Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
Share with Minister and Ireland's PACE representatives our letter setting out concerns about discussions among Council of Europe member states on issues related to migration and the ECHR, and urge Ireland to uphold the integrity of the system that protects the human rights of…
Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland
Foreign AffairsIntended results
To request the JOC Foreign Affairs and Trade write to the Minister FA&T to request her to consider Irish support for the resources needed to support Ukraine's efforts on accession, specifically on the Environmental Chapter, to help them move towards improved Environmental…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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.
Lobbying return by Responsible Vaping Ireland
HealthIntended results
Seeking to ensure legislation addresses concerns regarding illicit products