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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
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1263
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
105 of 422 divisions · deputy chair
25%
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 Lobbying2020-09-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To inform the Committee on the extent of the economic shock and the need for additional supports for business, ranging from liquidity supports to expansion of waivers on commercial rates-…

Register of Lobbying2020-09-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To brief the Committee on results, inform them of our recommendations and request time to brief the Committee in more detail.

Register of Lobbying2020-06-08

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The TOVS moved from a 50/50 funding model to 90/10 and also allowed for a 2nd voucher. In line with these changes, funding was increased by the Minister by €3.3m to €5.6m on the 8th April. In Carlow and a few other locations, the LEOs are advising businesses that the funding…

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 Lobbying2020-06-08

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The Restart Grant Scheme needs to be reviewwed. the ceiling cap should be changed and perhaps applied differently to the various sectors. While some businesses may have turnover in excess of €5m, their margin may be very small. e.g. Travel Agents who are selling high value…

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 Lobbying2020-04-17

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

We whated to highlight the view of the chamber network, both locally and nationally. It is vital that given the wide range of challenges that these are addresses. The next chapter in Brexit happens this week and regardless of the next steps, Carlow needs clare and focused…

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 Lobbying2020-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Political support in advance of Budget 2020 for investment priorities for the South-East region, including infrastructure, skills and greater support for SMEs

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2020-01-20

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish funds industry.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2019-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek technical amendments to existing legislation so as to enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2019-09-20

Lobbying return by MSD

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Build awareness of the individual MSD sites located across the country, the pivotal role they play in the Irish healthcare system and their local communities

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "MSD" has no legal form. "M.S.D. LIMITED" (CRO 18759) 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 Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by RHH International

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Keeping officials informed for better policy options for Ireland following on my time at Dept of Finance - not yet related to a specific project

Register of Lobbying2018-05-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure an understanding of Vodafone Ireland's operations and potential investment plans, our Gigabit Hubs and SIRO programmes, and our position on the fixed broadband market and ComReg's Governance Review.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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.