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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

John Cummins

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Waterford
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (2025-01-29 → current)
4
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1169
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
2
SIPO donation records
340 of 422 divisions
81%
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 1169Housing 206Agriculture 106Economic Development and Industry 85Health 79Finance 77Environment 63Taxation 58Energy and Natural Resources 57Budgetary matters 48Justice and Equality 47Development and Zoning 45Education and Training 42Employment 33Local Government 29EU Affairs 27Public Expenditure and Reform 24Tourism 22Transport 22Community 18Children and Youth Affairs 15Sports and Recreation 14Social Protection 12Heritage 8Trade 7Communications 6Banking and Financial Institutions 5Marine 5Foreign Affairs 4Arts 3Defence 1Food 1
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Register of Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Taxation
Intended results

Temporary increase from €500 to €2,000 for non-cash rewards under the Government's innovative Small Benefit Exemption Scheme for Tax Free vouchers

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2021-01-20

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Various matters relating to the Waterford economy (University, investment etc) to be considered by Government when drafting the 2021 Budget

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2021-01-19

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

Environment
Intended results

To highlight flaws in the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill::To strengthen the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill::To request an invitation to the Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage meeting on the Water Environment (Abstractions) Bill

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2021-01-18

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Progress the 3 asks of the campaign

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2021-01-18

Lobbying return by Simon Communities of Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Securing a Right to Housing in the Constitution

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Simon Communities of Ireland" equals CRO name "SIMON COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND" (CRO 74038) 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 Lobbying2021-01-14

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Delivery of Social Housing

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Lobbying2020-11-23

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Constitutional protection of the right to housing

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2020-11-03

Lobbying return by Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's Build Solid Ground campaign::Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's newest ReStore- opening soon in Dublin.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Habitat for Humanity Ireland" equals CRO name "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (IRELAND)" (CRO 362823) 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 Lobbying2020-10-29

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Inclusion of businesss sectors such as Catering businesses and other subcontracted services & supplies in teh CRSS scheme so they too can access the supports available.

Register of Lobbying2020-10-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Criteria for the Micro-Enterprise Assistance fund to be broadened to include such traders or a new support provided specifically for this group

Register of Lobbying2020-10-19

Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber

Agriculture
Intended results

There are a number of business sectors who fell between eligibility criteria for grant assistance from Covid grants. Chamber wishes this to be amended