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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
0
Awards to declared companies
2189
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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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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AreaAll 308Agriculture 59Health 49Education and Training 30Justice and Equality 27EU Affairs 18Children and Youth Affairs 14Community 13Environment 11Housing 10Budgetary matters 9Finance 9Energy and Natural Resources 8Local Government 6Sports and Recreation 6Taxation 6Employment 5Development and Zoning 4Economic Development and Industry 4Arts 3Foreign Affairs 3Public Expenditure and Reform 3Social Protection 3Transport 3Banking and Financial Institutions 2Food 2Tourism 1
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Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Delta Centre

Health
Intended results

Improvement of service provision for people with disabilities availing of support services from Section 39 agencies

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Delta Centre" has no legal form. "DELTA CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330773) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Galway Chamber

EU Affairs
Intended results

Explored ways to strengthen Galway’s connection to Europe and create opportunities for businesses, community groups, and innovation hubs. Proposed a dedicated EU Funding Officer in Galway to help organisations access EU funding. Stressed the importance of engaging directly…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by St Patrick's Mental Health Services

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To advocate for a change in the practice of using therapy or clinical notes of sexual assault survivors in related legal cases.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Galway Harbour Company

Transport
Intended results

Awareness of recent submission in respect of marine security

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Galway Harbour Company" equals CRO name "GALWAY HARBOUR COMPANY" (CRO 262364) 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 Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Foster Care Association

Social Protection
Intended results

Seeking their support in our ask to have the Back to School allowance made available to all Foster Carers and not to be means tested. We attached the letter we sent to Minister Foley also.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Foster Care Association" equals CRO name "IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 281419) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by Barrow Valley Enterprise for Adult Members with Special Needs, CLG

Health
Intended results

Budget 2026 will respond to unmet needs in Disability services, support necessary innovation & enable service providers to deliver & expand services. Respond to unmet needs- fund the targets set out in the action plan for disability services. Ring fence dedicated funding of 20…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Barrow Valley Enterprise for Adult Members with Special Needs, CLG" equals CRO name "BARROW VALLEY ENTERPRISE FOR ADULT MEMBERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 331903) 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 Lobbying2025-09-17

Lobbying return by National Disability Services Association

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Support for NDSA asks in Budget 2026 1. Tackle poverty and address the cost of disability and high unemployment rate of disabled people. 2. Build a sustainable workforce across disability services for the future 3. Fully fund the Action Plan on Disability Services…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Disability Services Association" has no legal form. "NATIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 300869) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

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.