Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
Investment in Cork's higher and further education facilities to broaden opportunities for research and innovation and to continue to produce highly skilled and talented graduates
Introduction and discussion on policy and setting up meetings for January
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.
Gather context of the launch of the new Research Infrastructure Programme
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.
We asked for prioritisations of the TU Borrowing Framework and for an estimated completion time. We asked for progress in a TU Dublin student accommodation building and for that to be included in the plans for the future, as done with other universities. We asked for the…
We asked for the updated progress on the TU Borrowing Framework as well as what the delay was with the policy We asked if there would be further increase for the PhD stipends We asked for the rationale for the TU professorships pay grade etc. We asked for the overall…
Discuss issues facing international students and discuss ways in which ICOS can collaborate with the minister's department.
Increasing awareness of the supports available through Skillnet Ireland and expanding offerings in 2026.
Published name "Skillnet Ireland" has no legal form. "SKILLNET IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 298694) 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.
securing the Minister as speaker at our graduation ceremony
Published name "Hibernia College" has no legal form. "HIBERNIA COLLEGE UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 328066) 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.
Government support on all issues
Investment into TU Sector
Discussion on department financial support pending completion of discussions with SETU on proposed integration in line with the College's future strategic positioning.
Funding
Published name "Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland" has no legal form. "ASSOCIATED CRAFT BUTCHERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 321979) 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.
Meeting sought with Minister James Lawless
The Minister to continue with reduced third level fees in Budget 2026
Ensure that funding is directed toward its original purpose—upskilling, reskilling, and new-skilling initiatives that respond to labour market needs.