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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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Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Rare Diseases Ireland

Health
Intended results

Acknowledgement of the difficulties getting access to orphan medicines and revision of policies and systems to reduce and eliminate the gaps and delays in the system

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Rare Diseases Ireland" equals CRO name "RARE DISEASES IRELAND" (CRO 140743) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant

Health
Intended results

Publication by Department of Health of a comprehensive national hearing care plan to reduce public waiting lists for hearing tests and hearing aids in the population, including children.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Marketing English in Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To inform policymakers of the economic, educational and reputational impact of policy decisions affecting the English Language Education sector; to seek constructive engagement and consultation with the sector on proposed policy changes; and to advocate for proportionate,…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Marketing English in Ireland" has no legal form. "MARKETING ENGLISH IN IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 207303) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Open Community

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise awareness of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme 2025. ::Renewal and expansion of the Humanitarian Admissions Programme in 2026 and beyond.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "The Open Community" has no legal form. "THE OPEN COMMUNITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 739429) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Urge Committees to call on Hungarian authorities to allow Pécs Pride march to go ahead, free from intimidation, harassment, and violence; and to repeal the anti-Pride law, and uphold the right to peaceful assembly for all without discrimination,

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Amnesty International Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

To convey and discuss Amnesty International's concerns and recommendations for action by the Irish Government on Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and the wider human rights crisis in the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Health
Intended results

Support for a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Family Planning Association

Health
Intended results

Commitment to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights at national and international levels

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Family Planning Association" has no legal form. "IRISH FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 28395) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To find out more about the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, dementia-specific asks for supports and services ahead of Budget Day 2026 and creating awareness of needs of people impacted by dementia

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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.