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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Malcolm Byrne

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Wicklow-Wexford
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
6 current, 2 ended — Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence; Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport; …
6
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1485
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
395 of 422 divisions
94%
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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

Housing
Intended results

General update on wind energy development in Ireland with a specific ask to increase investment in our planning system, especially An Coimisiún Pleanála and local authorities.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by The Federation of Independent Retailers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Sought to build a relationship and ensure the interests of Fed members were understood by their local TD representatives. ::To make Dail Members better understand the challenges facing independent retailers in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Suggestion for policy changes and initiatives that the Government can put in place to help insulate news publishers’ businesses from the worst effects of AI on the one hand, and, on the other, to encourage the responsible use of AI to support efficiency within media outlets

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Beefplan Movement

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Beefplan Movement" has no legal form. "BEEF PLAN MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640399) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Support to help news publishers assert their ownership and copyright of the expensive, fact-checked, accountable journalism that is produced every day and ensure that the regulatory environment in Ireland demands compliance from AI systems to both acknowledge the illegal use of…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To engage with Irish TDs on Government priorities affecting the HE sector, with the aim of ensuring that the interests of Irish universities are reflected in policy and funding decisions. The intended result is to promote sustainable investment in higher education, research, and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Lir Communications Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Request to meet to introduce Enel X and to discuss demand response in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Lir Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "LIR COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 765391) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by OpenAI Ireland Ltd.

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Update policy makers on OpenAI's operations in Ireland and maintain a constructive exchange on AI-related policy, economic initiatives and the AI Summit.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "OpenAI Ireland Ltd." equals CRO name "OPENAI IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 737350) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

ESI's overarching objective was to ensure the Private Wires Bill 2025 is amended and refined before it progresses into law, so that it enables rather than inadvertently hinders the development of energy storage and hybrid renewable projects in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd" equals CRO name "GREEN ENERGY STORAGE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 666904) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rockwood Consulting ULC

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Pre-engagement regarding Oireachtas Committee hearing, advocating for a mixed technology approach to retrofitting homes and an acknowledgement that LPG and rLG can play a significant role in Ireland's decarbonisation journey.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

For Grid upgrades to be taken into consideration in the context of critical infrastructure, so as to accelerate Ireland's deployment of renewable energy and to meet the State's future energy and economic needs.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Dell Products

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate the role AI and supporting infrastructure can play in enhancing Ireland’s competitiveness and Dell’s focus on unlocking the AI opportunity for organisations in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Dell Products" has no legal form. "DELL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 191034) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Communicating priorities for people with disabilities and service providers to Oireachtas Members

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) 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.