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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Joe Flaherty

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Nominated by the Taoiseach
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1395
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
104 of 221 divisions
47%
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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To ask relevant stakeholders to consider the PIPS 2021 report recommendations.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2022-05-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To highlight that the recent attacks on elderly people in rural communities were very concerning.::To highlight that IFA will be meeting An Garda Síochana to discuss what measures can be taken to make communities safer and to develop community policing that gives a greater…

Register of Lobbying2022-05-10

Lobbying return by Community Law & Mediation

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Enhancement of access to justice within the Housing and Planning and Development Bill 2019

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Community Law & Mediation" equals CRO name "COMMUNITY LAW AND MEDIATION" (CRO 69771) 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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To acknowledge the change in the law regarding rights of way and easements. These changes removed the date of November 30th for land owners to register rights of way and easements under the existing legal process.::To welcome the commitment that the Minister for Justice gave,…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To inform TDs of IPRT views on National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and best approaches to promoting community safety, in advance of Dáil debate.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2022-01-14

Lobbying return by Center for Independent Living

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Clear understanding of process of how to partner with local authorities

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Center for Independent Living" has no legal form. "CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 186468) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Put issue of penal reform on the radar and agenda of elected officials.::Provide forum for TDs and Senators interested in penal policy to discuss key issues and explore possible areas for reform.::Increase knowledge among TDs and Senators of key issues in penal policy, by…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2021-07-27

Lobbying return by Didean

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To secure International Protection Applicants Accommodation services carried out by Didean

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Didean" has no legal form. "DIDEAN LIMITED" (CRO 661393) 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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That Section 115A (18) (b) of the Act which requires that a relevant debt must have originated prior to 1 January 2015 be removed::That Section 115A (18) (a) the Act which only considers debt secured in or over the debtor's private principal residence as relevant debt would be…

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Put issue of penal reform on the radar and agenda of elected officials.::Establish a more formalised forum through which TDs / Senators can discuss issues relating to penal reform.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2021-05-18

Lobbying return by One Family

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To outline issues with the current form of the bill in relation to its impact on OPFs and to provide several recommendations for suitable amendments.

Register of Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by The Victims Alliance

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues around Ruhamas involvement with Sex Trafficking Victims::Change public policy in relation to Ruhamas involvement with Sex Trafficking Victims

Register of Lobbying2020-05-18

Lobbying return by Community Workers' Limited

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To provide evidence and support planning to mitigate against the worst effects of COVID-19 on already vulnerable and marginalized groups and communities

Register of Lobbying2020-04-29

Lobbying return by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To meet with newly elected TD's to discuss issues relating to people with physical disabilities and look for support in making sure that promises made before the election will be upheld by parties when forming the Programme for Government

Register of Lobbying2020-03-18

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

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Once elected, all candidates who signed up to our Pledge would follow through on their commitment and legislate/support the legislation of an Autism Empowerment Act, as well as the accompanying Strategy