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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

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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 1395Agriculture 496Health 148Housing 87Environment 82EU Affairs 67Finance 58Taxation 48Justice and Equality 45Energy and Natural Resources 40Economic Development and Industry 37Budgetary matters 30Education and Training 25Trade 23Employment 22Children and Youth Affairs 19Community 16Local Government 16Transport 16Foreign Affairs 14Marine 13Banking and Financial Institutions 12Tourism 12Development and Zoning 11Heritage 11Social Protection 10Communications 9Public Expenditure and Reform 9Sports and Recreation 9Food 7Arts 3
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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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Ardagh Preservation Society

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Councillors reject the recommendation to re-zone Ardagh House and the two Ardagh Demesne gate lodges from tourism to residential, and lands of Ardagh Demesne from tourism to agriculture.

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by ESB

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Seek support for proposals that would facilitate inclusion of hybrid connections for offshore generation projects and to achieve clarity in the legislation on roles and responsibilities

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

Trade
Intended results

Call on Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment to hold a hearing on the TRIPS waiver and the Irish Government's support for such

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Government to invest in the required supports in line with the requirements set out in the Capacity Review, to ensure clear budget lines of responsibility in relation to areas of supports that cross between Departments, to safeguard the sustainability of the high quality,…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure commitment for a timetable for ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure understanding of business priorities to support the economic development of the Midlands region including priorities for Budget 2022, an increased public capital investment programme and a national framework for transport investment that supports growth in all regions.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Employment
Intended results

Ensure understanding of business position on the opportunities and challenges of a four day work week

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by DHR Consultancy Limited

Health
Intended results

To expedite the Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception to all women starting with women under 25 years

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DHR Consultancy Limited" equals CRO name "DHR CONSULTANCY LIMITED" (CRO 660337) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Prompt extension of the Transborder Workers Relief for those working from home due to public health guidance. Further request that this relief should be extended indefinitely until a suitable solution is reached through effective consultation with stakeholders that will benefit…