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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

John Connolly

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Galway West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
8 current, 2 ended — Joint Committee on Children and Equality; Select Committee on Children and Equality; …
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Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
293
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
403 of 422 divisions
95%
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 Lobbying2026-01-23

Lobbying return by Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To raise the issue that the ESB contractors on offshore islands have been severly restricted in what maintenance and repairs they can perform on offshore islands since 1st January 2026. This will severly impact the residents with long power outages on offshore islands.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by ESB

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy changes in relation to forestry planted in close proximity to the electricity network to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a min 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 introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose substantial investment into the national electricity network to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose. With the added complexity of two-way energy travel at more grid connection points in recent and future years, along with increasing demand from Ireland's…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for the development of farmer owned and operated farm scale biogas plants with finance to be provided through the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF)

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that a dedicated farmer category is established within SRESS to reflect the distinct constraints faced by the agricultural sector and increase the level of feed-in tariffs to make farm-based projects financially viable and attractive.::To propose an increase in SRESS…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the budget for this programme is maintained and enhanced over the next few years.::To propose that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) better promotes the scheme to increase the uptake of the SSRH in the agriculture sector.::To propose that the…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Engagement with all Oireachtas members on these reports and one to one meetings with various deputies and senators

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To ensure relevant local elected representatives are informed throughout the development phase of the project.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 Lobbying2025-05-23

Lobbying return by Irish District Energy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy and grant supports for District Heating in Ireland, in order to support hitting the government emissions reduction targets for heat

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish District Energy Association" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 619382) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Gas Networks Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Support for delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gas Networks Ireland" equals CRO name "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" (CRO 555744) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Friends of the Earth

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Secure commitments in Programme for Government to implement joint civil society campaign demands on energy poverty, as well as FoE campaign demands re climate and data centres

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver…