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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Lynn Ruane

Unaffiliated

Constituency / panel
University of Dublin
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
6 current, 3 ended — Committee on Members' Interests of Seanad Éireann; Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
997
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
123 of 221 divisions
56%
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 997Justice and Equality 241Health 182Education and Training 120Children and Youth Affairs 90Budgetary matters 37Foreign Affairs 35Community 31Environment 30Finance 28Housing 26Economic Development and Industry 23Employment 23Social Protection 22Local Government 14Public Expenditure and Reform 13Communications 12Taxation 12Transport 11EU Affairs 10Agriculture 9Energy and Natural Resources 7Tourism 6Trade 6Arts 3Banking and Financial Institutions 1Development and Zoning 1Food 1Heritage 1Marine 1Sports and Recreation 1
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Register of Lobbying2022-01-13

Lobbying return by Community Law & Mediation

Environment
Intended results

Do not increase the rate of carbon taxation in Budget 2022.::Cap the level of electricity energy demand that can be accommodated by the grid.::Place a moratorium on data centre development until this policy is developed.::Provide enhanced supports and retrofit programmes to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Community Law & Mediation" equals CRO name "COMMUNITY LAW AND MEDIATION" (CRO 69771) 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 Lobbying2022-01-12

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Local Government
Intended results

To promote the establishment of a directly elected Mayor for the county of Dublin to ensure the cohesive planning and development of the Dublin region::To promote other recommendations contained in Dublin Chamber’s ‘Renewing our City’ document::To establish a new implementation…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-12

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To raise awareness of the policy issues highlighted in Dublin Chamber’s Q3 Business Outlook Survey::To encourage a national plan for the rejuvenation of city centres::To encourage investment in public transport and urban cycling infrastructure

Register of Lobbying2022-01-06

Lobbying return by Turas Training

Health
Intended results

Additional public funds to improve our resources and improve and expand services.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Turas Training" has no legal form. "TURAS TRAINING COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 341613) 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 Lobbying2022-01-04

Lobbying return by Ana Liffey Drug Project

Health
Intended results

Chair of the Oireachtas Cross Party Group on Drug Policy Reform sought our views (as the secretariat of the group) on the Citizen’s Assembly to consider matters relating to drug use.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Ana Liffey Drug Project" equals CRO name "ANA LIFFEY DRUG PROJECT" (CRO 109034) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To increase Government funding for construction of purpose built social and affordable homes in Dublin to relieve pressure on the private market.::To maintain business supports for as long as businesses require exiting Covid.::To promote Dublin Chamber’s strategic priorities and…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increase national recognition of the rights of children with a family member in prison::Advocate for the establishment of national support services for children and families with a family member in prison::Improve prison visiting procedures and conditions for children and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Edelman Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To create an awareness in the Seanad of the efficacy of the Didean Direct Provision Service, in the context of upcoming reform of the area

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Put issue of penal reform on the radar and agenda of elected officials.::Provide forum for TDs and Senators interested in penal policy to discuss key issues and explore possible areas for reform.::Increase knowledge among TDs and Senators of key issues in penal policy, by…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Send members of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice a copy of IPRT briefing on the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021 in advance of Third Stage consideration.::To explain IPRT position and concerns about the use of presumptive mandatory minimum sentences, and make proposals…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Penal Reform Trust" equals CRO name "IRISH PENAL REFORM TRUST" (CRO 218442) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amend legislation in line with human rights law and standards.::Clarify issues regarding Policing, Security, Community Safety Bill

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Retailers Against Smuggling

Finance
Intended results

To highlight how excise increases will fuel the return of ‘ant smuggling’ as post pandemic international travel resumes and call for no further increases in excise duty on tobacco products. To call for an introduction of attachment orders to support the Fines Act 2010 and…