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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 Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a min 50% capital grant for development of farmer owned farm scale biogas plants – financed through Infrastructure and Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF) and or/feed in tariff.::To propose the immediate introduction of Renewable Heat Obligation…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose substantial investment into the national electricity network to ensure the national grid is fit for purpose. With the added complexity of two-way energy travel at more grid connection points in recent and future years, along with increasing demand from Ireland's…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose the introduction of a minimum 50% capital grant for the development of farmer owned and operated farm scale biogas plants with finance to be provided through the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF)

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that a dedicated farmer category is established within SRESS to reflect the distinct constraints faced by the agricultural sector and increase the level of feed-in tariffs to make farm-based projects financially viable and attractive.::To propose an increase in SRESS…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To propose that the budget for this programme is maintained and enhanced over the next few years.::To propose that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) better promotes the scheme to increase the uptake of the SSRH in the agriculture sector.::To propose that the…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-16

Lobbying return by The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief members of the Oireachtas on TAZCH concerns about the planned RHO legislation and convey the importance of implementing a scheme that is fit for purpose

Register of Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Lobbied TD's and Senators on the main items required to mobilise the biomethane sector in Ireland including: 1.A Government statement reaffirming its commitment to biomethane strategy. 2.The immediate publication of the full design of the RHO scheme. 3.Government removes all…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Gas Networks Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Support for delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Gas Networks Ireland" equals CRO name "GAS NETWORKS IRELAND" (CRO 555744) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To share LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election and brief selected candidates on LGI's key policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural, off natural gas grid energy users, and to call for a ‘Just Transition’ to decarbonisation in Ireland.

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy discussion and support to deliver a net zero energy system and encourage clean energy investment, particularly in the mid-west / Shannon region, with focus on grid development, planning reforms, offshore DMAP publication, hydrogen, and flexible power generation.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by SSE plc

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Policy environment to support cleaner, homegrown, Irish energy. Targeted policy proposals to deliver home/business decarbonisation; increased deployment of renewable energy; energy infrastructure development; low carbon, flexible power solutions; and planning reforms to deliver…

Register of Lobbying2023-06-05

Lobbying return by ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Update to members of Limerick City & County Council re EnergyCloud installations taking place in Limerick with Cluid Housing and details of opportunity to use some of the €300 million of wasted renewable energy to tackle energy poverty