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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Maria Byrne

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Agricultural Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
10 current, 2 ended — Seanad Public Consultation Committee; Joint Committee on Disability Matters; …
4
Declared items
2
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1188
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
165 of 221 divisions
75%
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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To secure funding in the budget to enable people with disabilities to live independently and to be able to avail of services such as PA's Day Centres, Housing etc

Register of Lobbying2025-10-15

Lobbying return by St Michael's House Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

In Budget 2025, it is essential that the Government commits to fully resourcing and implementing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "St Michael's House Group" equals CRO name "ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE GROUP" (CRO 511121) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To host a drop-in briefing for political representatives to discuss Irish Cancer Society Pre-Budget priorities. ::To request a meeting regarding the urgent need for additional investment in cancer services.::To engage elected representatives on the Pre-Budget asks of the Irish…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2025-07-18

Lobbying return by IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Provide some information as to the budgetary measures that IMRO would like to see implemented that would make a significant difference to the lives of IMRO members

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH MUSIC RIGHTS ORGANISATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 133321) 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 Lobbying2025-01-20

Lobbying return by Avista

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Avista asked the government to focus on the eight main areas outlined below to ensure over 3,000 supported individuals with disabilities in Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary/Offaly are included in Government discussions for future national spending.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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 Lobbying2025-01-18

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To highlight a number of key areas of concern relating to the Finance Bill 2024. The following sets out these concerns along with proposed amendments to address same.::Conditionality associated with qualifying for Agricultural Relief::The availability of Agricultural Relief,…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-15

Lobbying return by Screen Producers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To inform the representatives of the details of Screen Producers Ireland's pre-budget submission for 2025. These representatives included meetings with a Senator and the Minister for Finance.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Screen Producers Ireland" equals CRO name "SCREEN PRODUCERS IRELAND" (CRO 161461) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Adoption by Government of PII recommendations in Budget 2025

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Present & Discuss FCI asks for Budget 2025

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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 Lobbying2024-09-04

Lobbying return by Avista

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Call for government to create an inclusive budget that supports people with disabilities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Avista" has no legal form. "AVISTA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 527694) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To ensure adequate funds were set aside in Budget 24 to meet the needs of people with a disability::To ensure that organisations providing services to people with a disability are funded to meet meet the needs of its service users::Pay parity and equality for staff in S39…

Register of Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Improvements for carers in budget 2024::Abolishment of Means test allowance::FCI main budget asks addressed

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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.