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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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness among decision makers in the areas of TUSLA Child & Family Services, Education, HSE Disability, Irish Youth Justice and Mental Health about the work that YAP Ireland does and the strong outcomes that we achieve with young people and families

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMMES IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 468697) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To secure changes in the bill to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ international protection applicants with respect to vulnerability assessments; safety for disclosure of LGBTQ+ identity; early access to legal advice; enhanced safeguards on the right to appeal; the right for an appeal to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Provide briefing document on AI project to inform Dáil debate, with request to raise NYCI project::Invitation to meet to discuss AI STEAM project ::Organise AV room presentation on citizens jury ::Attend Launch of Youth Juries Report on AI and Young People – DCU, 4 June…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Raise awareness of alcohol as a risk factor for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. of alcohol and seek its inclusion in new government strategy::Introduction of Operation Encompass as a support for children impacted by domestic violence

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Refugee Council

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Informing recipient of our main concerns related to the IP Bill. Influencing recipient to speak out on certain issues at committee stage.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Refugee Council" has no legal form. "IRISH REFUGEE COUNCIL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 188693) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Intended to raise awareness of human rights concerns in the Bill and share initial ideas for possible amendments.

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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Early Onset Parkinsons Disease CLG

Health
Intended results

To raise awareness among elected representatives of the healthcare, financial and social challenges experienced by people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease and advocate for improved supports, services and policy responses.

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Published name "Early Onset Parkinsons Disease CLG" equals CRO name "EARLY ONSET PARKINSON'S DISEASE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 684095) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The inclusion of amendments to the legislation in the areas of family reunification and age assessments.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To highlight serious concerns on the implications of the General Scheme (GS) in particular for Judicial Review, and particularly for environmental Judicial Review and environmental proceedings given proposals on Discovery, Jurisdiction of the Courts, and new rules on Judicial…

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Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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 Lobbying2026-05-18

Lobbying return by ShoutOut

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We wrote to Senator Lynn Ruane to invite her to attend the launch of ShoutOut's neurodiversity resource for LGBTQI+ youth on April 27th.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "ShoutOut" has no legal form. "SHOUTOUT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 749131) 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.