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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%
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 1263Health 200Finance 155Agriculture 100Taxation 85Budgetary matters 80Economic Development and Industry 76Banking and Financial Institutions 67Justice and Equality 61Energy and Natural Resources 47Education and Training 41Environment 41Public Expenditure and Reform 34Housing 27Transport 26Children and Youth Affairs 24Community 24Tourism 24Local Government 20Social Protection 19Communications 18EU Affairs 18Trade 16Employment 15Development and Zoning 13Foreign Affairs 11Sports and Recreation 9Arts 5Marine 4Heritage 3
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Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

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

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

The supports need to be tailored to help. Businesses are ready to do what they can to what they can, however the cost for batteries, infrastructure etc is prohibitive::The benefits of converting a number of businesses would have a bigger impact overall

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 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

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

There needs to me stronger measures to support the repurposing of vacant premises, and bringing our town centres back into full use::We cannot with for more measures, things need to happen

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 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

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

The Ind Estate in Tullow should be a simple fix, why can NBI not move on some of these sooner and provide clear updates

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

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

Transport
Intended results

Carlow is moving nearer to becoming a University Town and we need to see the Bus Service online by Q3 at the latest::Has all the infrastructure needs been identified and is there is sufficient plan in place to ensure the service can start and deliver

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

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

Transport
Intended results

The council have been strong in the delivery of the new infrastructure, in particular the new cycle path along Hanover has been very well received and it is great to have such amenities. Recognition for a job well delivered::Is there more funding available to further extend…

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

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

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Is there an update in relation to the appointment of IDA Manager for the South East, it is vitally important for the region to have a strong voice and focus::Carlow Needs to be higher in the list for IDA visits, especially as the Advance Facility nears completion

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 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

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 Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Credit Union Development Association

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

Bring about changes to the Credit Union legislation to enable credit unions to support filling the void, in particular being created by banks withdrawing from the Irish market and to ensure a national solution can be a possibility by permitting credit unions to collaborate on…

Register of Lobbying2022-05-20

Lobbying return by Transparency International Ireland

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

The restoration of the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 to the Order Paper of Dáil and Seanad Éireann.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transparency International Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL (IRELAND) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 390950) 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.