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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

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 Council of The Bar of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting on 9 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Social Democrats party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Sharing of information and advocacy in support of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018 and related Government proposals

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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 Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected Irish agriculture due to the disruption to trade and supply chains and caused a sharp rise in energy and fertiliser prices. Irish agriculture has been greatly affected due to its heavy reliance on green diesel…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To propose that a new Over-Wintering Support Scheme should be introduced, spanning fodder and bedding, with applications open to all farmers. Increased allocations should be afforded to farmers in uplands and Natura 2000 sites.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants - financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and/or feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate reduction of Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO).…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight that to allow for further investment by farmers in roof-top solar a multi-year fully funding commitment is required for predictability and confidence.::To propose an increase in the grant value for farms under the Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) administered by…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To emphasise that suckler cow supports must be increased to a minimum of €300/cow to ensure economic viability, long term sustainability and generation renewal within the sector.::To emphasise that there must be a Dairy Calf Welfare Scheme that provides meaningful incentives for…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight that Livestock farmers who utilise straw for the bedding of cattle and sheep are providing optimum animal welfare conditions over the winter months at extremely high cost.::To propose that the level of supports provided to tillage farmers in the Straw Incorporation…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight the urgent need to strengthen and target direct support to stabilise the sheep sector and rebuild the national flock.::To propose that there is no linear cut to the Sheep Welfare Scheme payments. ::To propose that targeted payments for sheep farmers must be…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

To highlight that Irish farmers continue to lead the way in maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare, delivering benefits to the wider agri-food sector. However, the costs of these efforts should be shared more fairly among all who benefit.::TB: The arbitrary…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Agriculture
Intended results

Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Increased funding for all national support schemes with no linear cuts imposed::• Suckler cow total supports of €300/cow on all cows::• €35/ewe to all breeding ewes & €45/ewe for hill ewes::• Beef calf from Dairy Herds Scheme - €100/calf::•…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To highlight the damaging impact of the current proposed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget cuts. ::To highlight the economic impact on family farms and rural communities. CAP payments are a crucial part of Irish agriculture and rural Ireland and any cuts would jeopardise…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

Commitment to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Family Planning Association" has no legal form. "IRISH FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 28395) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure political recognition of the strategic value of international students to Ireland and support for policies that strengthen Ireland's position as a leading destination for international education

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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.