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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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

FARM SCHEMES::Suckler Cow & Beef::Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme - Government support committed to suckler farmers in 2023 is €28m less than current levels. This is unacceptable. The new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme must be built on to provide farmers a minimum of…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

- The allocation to the Irish farming sector from the BAR needs to reflect the importance of the UK market to Irish primary producers and to protect them against the disproportionate impact of Brexit on Irish agri-food exports. Farmers, as price takers, cannot be left carrying…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

Taxation measures to Support climate action::- If any percentage of the farm is dedicated to farm forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::- Farm forestry is treated in a similar manner in relation to the…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

Exemption of Agricultural Land from Proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax::• The proposed Residential Zoned Land Tax will not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption.::• Intent of purpose…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To express disappointment with the Lord Mayor of Dublin's decision not to have a Live Crib at the Mansion House this year.::To find a new location for the Crib and to ensure the continuation of this family tradition in the capital city.::To show the connection between rural and…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

IFA acknowledges the extension of agri-taxation measures in Budget 2023. IFA propose the following:::1.The Residential Zoned Land Tax should not apply to currently used agricultural land in a manner similar to the exemption provided under the Vacant Site Levy exemption. ‘A right…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Improvements for carers in budget 2023 and carer proofing both the capacity act and the WLB for carers

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 Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

Budgetary matters
Intended results

the freedom to sell above the RRP::Reduce the power that a third party(tobacco companies) has over our margins.

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform Oireachtas members about the Mag Mell project and why it offers a real solution to address Ireland’s near-term energy security of supply needs. To highlight the scale of the project and how it will support Ireland’s energy transition and emission reduction targets, as…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Request that representations be made to Garda Commissioner and Irish Prison Services for the redeployment of 14 Gardai on security duties at Limerick court house , to be returned to front line policing duties within the division.::Highlight the negative impact of anti-social…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Share alarm and concerns of members in relation to on-going increases to cost of doing business, in particular energy costs and the very real threat to the viability of some members .::Share concerns about progress of city revitalisation and seek review of Living Cities…

Register of Lobbying2023-01-20

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To proivde an update on player protection measures adopted by the National Lottery

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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.