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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)

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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

That vulnerable children would be protected in schools

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

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

Education and Training
Intended results

Support for the importance of Autism specific supports within education::Publication of rights-based, robust, child-centred guidelines on the use of seclusion/restraint in schools ::Awareness of and support for the AsIAm Autism-Friendly Schools Programme

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

Remove ability to suspend or expel children with special education needs who don't understand their behaviour, ensure vulnerable children are protected in our school system and ensure adequate staffing particularly in special classes and special schools.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Education and Training
Intended results

Ensure budget took into consideration parents views on resources in special education.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Educate Together

Education and Training
Intended results

ET staff attended the Fine Gael Education Stakeholder meeting in Leinster House on 2nd September 2024, facilitated by Minister Hildergarde Naughton. The aim of the discussion was to focus on input for the next Fine Gael manifesto for the general election.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency

Education and Training
Intended results

We want local councillors to ensure the retention and expansion of adult literacy services, protection of in-person services generally, and implementation of the Adult Literacy for Life strategy. We want Members of the European Parliament to take adult literacy into account…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) 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 Lobbying2024-09-19

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To brief the Minister and raise awareness about the issues affecting children, young people and adults with dyslexia, in education and training settings.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-19

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Resolution of the issues relating to education for children with Down syndrome.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

Resolution of the issues

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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 Lobbying2024-09-18

Lobbying return by National College of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To brief DPOs regarding capital requirements and funding position of NCI.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National College of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND" (CRO 134303) 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 Lobbying2024-09-13

Lobbying return by Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI)

Education and Training
Intended results

Increased resourcing for SEN co-ordination in schools Ex quota post for Special Education Co-ordinator Roll out of training for classroom teachers on new SEN model and schools' requirements Improved funding for and access to National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-11

Lobbying return by ChildVision

Education and Training
Intended results

Secure meeting with Ministers and progress ongoing funding negotiations

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "ChildVision" has no legal form. "CHILDVISION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 453711) 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.