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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Helen McEntee

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Meath East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Education and Youth (2025-05-02 → 2025-11-18)
Office
Minister for Education (2025-01-23 → 2025-05-01)
Office
Minister for Defence (2025-11-18 → current)
Office
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2025-11-18 → current)

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

That the Programme for Government include a reference to helping some of the 550,000 families in energy poverty by using surplus renewable energy.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

We asked that members of the negotiating teams seek to include three key objectives in the Programme for Government: 1. Update Legal Definition of Homelessness 2. Introduce a National “Homeless Priority” for Social Housing Support 3. Hold a Referendum on the Right to Housing

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in Political party manifestos ::Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in the next Programme for Government::Attendance of party leaders and NYCI Local Champions 'Meet the Leaders' events

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Establishment of an Alcohol Office to develop coherent cross-government policy to address issues around alcohol harm.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Environment
Intended results

Water Framework Directive risk assessments for all intensive farms implemented, including derogation farms, through a permitting/licensing system similar to pigs and poultry. Intensification should only be permitted if it can be demonstrated that it won’t impact on water…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in Political party manifestos ::Inclusion of NYCI 3 manifesto asks in the next Programme for Government::Attendance of party leaders and NYCI Local Champions 'Meet the Leaders' events

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Womens Aid

Justice and Equality
Intended results

For the policies and actions in the Women's Aid Manifesto to be included in any negotiated Programme for Government.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Womens Aid" has no legal form. "WOMENS AID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 58035) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities

Social Protection
Intended results

Have a mention of NAS included in the Programme for Government 2025, in terms of committing to adequate resourcing of independent advocacy to ensure persons with disabilities, who require support to do so, can exercise their rights under the CRPD.::Intended to secure support…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" (CRO 535779) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Traveller Movement

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Safeguarded investment for Traveller programmes and supports. Commitments to Traveller equality and programme provisions in PFG. Investment in school diversity and anti racism programme. Support for adequate protection in Hate Crime legislation in development

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Irish Traveller Movement" has no legal form. "IRISH TRAVELLER MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 294188) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended results

The integration of key recommendations into the programme for government including increased support for the community education sector, and enhanced financial and wrap around support for adult learners

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association

Health
Intended results

Include IPHA asks in Programme for Government.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association" equals CRO name "IRISH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 254776) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Perigus Energy

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

General letters sent to both Ministers reiterating Orsted policy priorities ahead of their government formation and Programme for Government talks

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Children's Books Ireland CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

1.Inclusion of support for reading for joy for children and young people in party election manifestos for General Election 2025. ::2. Establish a National Advisory Group on School Library Provision to develop a National Strategy for School Libraries, with the key aim of ensuring…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Chime

Education and Training
Intended results

Deaf students to be able to complete an examination in Irish Sign Language in the Leaving Certificate under the State Examination Commission's policy re EU non-curricular languages.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) 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.