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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Holly Cairns

Social Democrats

Constituency / panel
Cork South-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1161
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
106 of 422 divisions
25%
Vote participation

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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 1161Health 206Justice and Equality 127Agriculture 112Budgetary matters 77Children and Youth Affairs 77Environment 72Finance 56Education and Training 54Economic Development and Industry 40Housing 31Foreign Affairs 30Social Protection 29Community 28EU Affairs 28Taxation 27Energy and Natural Resources 26Public Expenditure and Reform 24Employment 18Transport 16Communications 13Arts 12Marine 11Food 8Local Government 8Heritage 7Tourism 7Banking and Financial Institutions 6Sports and Recreation 5Development and Zoning 3Trade 2Defence 1
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Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Port of Cork Company

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To garner support for the Port of Cork's bid to be the chosen location for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) facility.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Port of Cork Company" equals CRO name "PORT OF CORK COMPANY" (CRO 262368) 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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Cork Simon Community

Housing
Intended results

A greater understanding of the unique challenges facing single adult households experiencing homelessness in the SOuthwest.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cork Simon Community" equals CRO name "CORK SIMON COMMUNITY" (CRO 42511) 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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by Cork Simon Community

Housing
Intended results

A greater understanding of the severe affordability pressures facing renters in Cork and nationally, particularly for those relying on the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). Employment no longer shields households from housing insecurity.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cork Simon Community" equals CRO name "CORK SIMON COMMUNITY" (CRO 42511) 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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To provide information to local public representatives on the development of a Battery Storage facility in Bandon Co Cork and to alert them to a community drop in clinic to provide information and address questions.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) 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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACISM (ENAR) IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 494388) 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 Lobbying2026-01-15

Lobbying return by DEBRA Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure the agreed €700,000 for EB supports and services that the previous government committed to in 2024. Highlight systemic gaps in EB care and support • Identify key advocacy messages • Maintain pressure on government for policy change and enhanced services • Raise public…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DEBRA Ireland" equals CRO name "DEBRA IRELAND" (CRO 141279) 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 Lobbying2026-01-08

Lobbying return by European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To encourage members to keep their attention on the need to enact this legislation as an urgent priority in light of the Committee's recommendation and the points raised by the Rapporteur in relation to Ireland's human rights obligations

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland" has no legal form. "EUROPEAN ANTI-POVERTY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 214663) 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 Lobbying2026-01-08

Lobbying return by Nature Network Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Most people are not in favour of this activity as a “pursuit”. It is outdated, and polls show 77% for fox hunting bann, including a majority in rural & urban areas. We would appreciate your support for the people of Ireland by considering a ban on this activity, which causes…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Nature Network Ireland" has no legal form. "NATURE NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560881) 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 Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by Ruhama

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Invite TD's and Senators to Ruhama's International Conference

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ruhama" equals CRO name "RUHAMA" (CRO 209799) 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 Lobbying2025-12-30

Lobbying return by SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IRELAND FOUNDATION CLG

Health
Intended results

Swift implementation of SMA and SCID in NBS bloodspot screening programme

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IRELAND FOUNDATION CLG" equals CRO name "SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY IRELAND FOUNDATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 656603) 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 Lobbying2025-12-23

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Inclusion of accessible funding for independent radio sector in Budget, as well as measures to ensure existing funding could be accessed. Fair share of Sound and Vision funding to be allocated to independent radio.::Measures to ensure a level playing field in regulatory and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2025-12-19

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To request that TD review collaborative letter and to seek support from TD in raising these issues with relevant Ministers and Committees

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Polio Survivors Ireland" equals CRO name "Polio Survivors Ireland" (CRO 354283) 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 Lobbying2025-09-20

Lobbying return by National Infertility Support and Information Group

Health
Intended results

To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding system for IVF including significantly…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Infertility Support and Information Group" has no legal form. "NATIONAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 765906) 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.