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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 Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Increased provision of rural 44KW/50KW charging point::Through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), a government fund would be created and used by the Industry to provide low-cost car insurance for young drivers that meet an appropriate and lower risk criterion for 2…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Housing
Intended results

To raise awareness among stakeholders of the findings of an economic report on the reasons for small landlords leaving the market.

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Support for specified policy changes and budget allocation to address challenges for Mid West economic development::Review of Living Cities Initiative::Increased targets for affordable home delivery in Limerick and designation of targets for affordable home delivery for Clare…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Limerick Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Discuss results of latest Mid West Economic Insights Report by Limerick Chamber Policy team.::Highlight challenge of affordable housing for members::Discuss city centre revitalisation and convey deep concern over progress of LUCROC project::Discuss Offshore Renewable Energy…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Transport
Intended results

To introduce Bolt and inquire about eBike pilot schemes in local authorities

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To inform Oireachtas members how such a move would help insulate Ireland from rising gas prices, scarcity of supply, and support the transition to net zero as well as explaining why decommissioning valuable energy assets like the Kinsale Pipeline is a premature move particularly…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Awareness Foundation Limited

Education and Training
Intended results

Open offer of further information or a meeting if required as a follow on from the briefing of Drinkaware's latest parents research by Behaviour & Attitudes

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Mag Mell Energy Ireland Ltd.

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To socialise the Mag Mell proposal among Oireachtas colleagues, including senior Cabinet members to ensure that they engage with or explore all opportunities to help address the imminent risk to Ireland’s energy security – including the option to reuse readymade existing…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Bioenergy Association

Transport
Intended results

The introduction of E10 (10% ethanol in petrol) and B12 (12% biodiesel in diesel) and incentives & measures to support the use of biogas/biomethane in heavy trasport