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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

John McGuinness

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Carlow-Kilkenny
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Leas-Cheann Comhairle (2025-02-19 → current)
Committees
3 current — Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann); Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann); …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
1263
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
105 of 422 divisions · deputy chair
25%
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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 Lobbying2023-09-21

Lobbying return by Tesco Ireland Limited

Development and Zoning
Intended results

To explain the Masterplan process for the site and to seek feedback about the vision for the development of the former Mart site.

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Published name "Tesco Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "TESCO IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 19542) 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 Lobbying2023-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Development and Zoning
Intended results

To get clarity from the Minister for Agriculture on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) and his response to a question on Newstalk where he stated that any active farmer who wished to continue farming and not sell their land for development could apply to their local County…

Register of Lobbying2023-05-11

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The proposed new planning bill needs to move forward with more pace and must include a reform of the overall planning process

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2023-05-11

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The current state of An Board Pleannala needs to change, it is causing major issues and challenges in advancing projects across the county::The planning process is problematic and it cannot continue like this.

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Carlow 2040 needs to move forward, department should not be delaying the process::The process is running too slow and if we don't see progress soon then people in the town and county will loose faith

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

There needs to be a collaborative approach to upgrading the infrastructure along the Barrow Track::Work needs to commence with community engagement towards the development of a plan

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The Planning Process needs to be reviewed::It is important that the barriers are addressed, including issues around access & egress, excess Fire requirements, and requirements in relation to parking spaces

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2022-01-18

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Important to see this programme move forward, too much vacancy in Carlow that needs to be addressed::Measures to support the rejuvenation of towns and also to encourage more vacant units to be returned to use, presently the works needed in most cases are not cost effective

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-04-30

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Secure funding for Project Carlow 2040 under the urdf application that has been put forward::Highlight the cross representational support for Project Carlow 2040 and the importance of this as a catalyst for the future of Carlow::Progress the regeneration of Carlow in a range of…

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-04-30

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Secure funding for Project Carlow 2040 under the urdf application that has been put forward::Highlight the cross representational support for Project Carlow 2040 and the importance of this as a catalyst for the future of Carlow::Highlight the importance of Project Carlow 2040…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-04-30

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The regulations need to be reviewed and the amount of red tape needs to be reduced as it is stopping projects from progressing. There are variances implementation of planning across the country::Above shop units must become a priority for councils and government. Bringing…

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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 Lobbying2021-01-07

Lobbying return by County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG

Development and Zoning
Intended results

The County Carlow Chamber have met with the County Council in relation to the Vision and the development of Carlow. We believe that this long term strategy will transform Carlow Town into a regional powerhouse of sustainable economic growth that will offer business…

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Published name "County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG" equals CRO name "COUNTY CARLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TOURISM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 185839) 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.