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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

John Lahart

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Dublin South-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
6 current, 1 ended — Committee on Members' Interests of Dáil Éireann; Joint Committee on European Union Affairs; …
3
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1590
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
375 of 422 divisions
89%
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 1590Health 584Economic Development and Industry 93Budgetary matters 76Agriculture 67Environment 65Foreign Affairs 64Justice and Equality 63Transport 58Children and Youth Affairs 57Education and Training 57Housing 52Finance 46EU Affairs 40Taxation 40Energy and Natural Resources 31Trade 27Community 26Public Expenditure and Reform 25Communications 17Social Protection 17Employment 16Local Government 15Tourism 14Banking and Financial Institutions 11Development and Zoning 10Sports and Recreation 7Arts 5Food 3Heritage 2Defence 1Marine 1
YearAll 15902026 1372025 2602024 1972023 2282022 1522021 1892020 942019 862018 812017 972016 69
Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC

Health
Intended results

Brief TDs and Senators in progress with Programme of Government commitments on rare diseases and access to medicines

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC" equals CRO name "ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS (IRELAND) DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 55502) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd

Housing
Intended results

To engage with Public Reps to highlight refurbished units at Tramway Court for use as housing - D24 Y880

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Novartis Ireland Limited

Health
Intended results

Implementation of Life Sciences commitments in programme for government for Rare Diseases::Fast and Fair Access to Innovation and Genetic Screening

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Novartis Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "NOVARTIS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 11931) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Novartis Ireland Limited

Health
Intended results

Discussion to help inform stakeholders of the significance of the launch EU Cardiovascular Plan and the potential learnings for an Irish Cardiovascular Strategy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Novartis Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "NOVARTIS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 11931) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Afri

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To accompany Kyoko Gibson in sharing her testimony and advocating for continued Irish Government support for nuclear disarmament and international efforts, including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Afri" equals CRO name "AFRI" (CRO 251696) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Taxation
Intended results

Called for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax on disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish companies from 33% to 20%.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Called for the allocation of dedicated multi-annual funding to Uisce Éireann to enable the commencement of the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme in 2028, with completion by 2035.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Transport
Intended results

Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Called for Budget 2026 to deliver concrete progress on Government's commitment to reduce childcare costs to €200 per child per month.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Protection of human rights defenders and civil society space

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Communicate AmCham views with regard to supporting the two-way transatlantic trade and investment relationship

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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.