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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Hildegarde Naughton

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Galway West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Education and Youth (2025-11-18 → current)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with responsibility for Disability (2025-01-23 → 2025-05-01)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (2025-05-02 → 2025-11-18)
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2189
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
4
SIPO donation records
312 of 422 divisions
74%
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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Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Medtronic plc

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform Government of Medtronic’s activities and economic contribution in Ireland and to support a continued policy focus on EU competitiveness, implementation of the R&D Compass, and resourcing of IDA Ireland to promote investment and the continued development of Ireland’s…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Medtronic plc" equals CRO name "MEDTRONIC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 545333) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by TE Connectivity plc

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Introductory visit by Minister Naughton to Galway facilities.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "TE Connectivity plc" equals CRO name "TE CONNECTIVITY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 571909) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To outline critical priorities for investment for Cork Chamber members as Budget 2027 approaches, including an ongoing focus on competitiveness, strengthening the enterprise economy, supporting SMEs and attracting talent and investment.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To outline critical priorities for Cork Chamber members as Budget 2027 approaches, including an ongoing focus on competitiveness, strengthening the enterprise economy, supporting SMEs and attracting talent and investment.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate local winners of the SFA's annual National Small Business Award.

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 Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform and shape economic development of the West region

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 Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate industry perspectives and benefits of the Open Doors Initiative.

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 Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlighted impact of housing constraints and delays or uncertainty around key infrastructural projects such as the N6 Galway Ring Road, the N5 upgrade, and Atlantic Corridor projects, and need for improved rail and bus connectivity.

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 Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the contribution of the life sciences sector to the economy through the example of J&J's economic footprint in Galway.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by ALDI Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To share that Aldi is reopening a store in the DPO's area that has reopened and to share information about the new features of the store.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To garner support for the asks and recommendations forming part of the Limerick Chambers Mid-West Policy Priorities for General Election 2024 Submission.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Medtronic plc

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Share business updates and discuss risks to European competitiveness

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Medtronic plc" equals CRO name "MEDTRONIC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 545333) 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.