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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 Lobbying2021-01-15

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Introduction of IHF to new Senators & to discuss issues of relevance to the portfolio::Introduction of IHF to members of the Committee on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration::Introduction of IHF to members of the Committee on Disability Matters::Provide members of…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-14

Lobbying return by Womens Aid

Justice and Equality
Intended results

The National Observatory on Violence Against Women submitted recommendations for inclusion into the final version of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Womens Aid" has no legal form. "WOMENS AID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 58035) 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 Lobbying2021-01-14

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Commitment to progressing funding of the implementation plan in 2021

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2021-01-14

Lobbying return by Womens Aid

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To consider the recommended amendments to Report Stage of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Womens Aid" has no legal form. "WOMENS AID COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 58035) 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 Lobbying2021-01-04

Lobbying return by Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant

Health
Intended results

To secure Government agreement to clear deficits in funding, and to alleviate the fundraising losses resulting from Covid 19 pandemic

Register of Lobbying2021-01-04

Lobbying return by Safetynet Primary Care

Health
Intended results

Safetynet's Covid-19 Cluster Rapid Response Programme to be included under State Claims cover.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Safetynet Primary Care" equals CRO name "SAFETYNET PRIMARY CARE" (CRO 471026) 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 Lobbying2020-11-03

Lobbying return by Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Housing
Intended results

Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's Build Solid Ground campaign::Secure support of TDs & Senators for Habitat's newest ReStore- opening soon in Dublin.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Habitat for Humanity Ireland" equals CRO name "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (IRELAND)" (CRO 362823) 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 Lobbying2020-09-22

Lobbying return by Trócaire

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation in Ireland::Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence instrument EU::UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Q4PR

Community
Intended results

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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 Lobbying2020-09-21

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

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Measures to be put in place for children experiencing food poverty during the covid crisis and the need for vulnerable children to return to school

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the major challenges faced by the business community in responding to Covid-19.::Calling on the Government to take measures to aid businesses in balancing the capital structure that they take on and relieve the pressure on their cash flow.

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Penal Reform Trust

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Return the Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018 (PMB) to the legislative programme

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 Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Education and Training
Intended results

Secure the July Provision Programme for autistic students, in line with public health advice, and gain an increase in supports