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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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Seeking an extension of the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Seeking additional banking and liquidity measures to assist…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd

Transport
Intended results

To allow for sector-specific information to be shared and understood

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Pixel Strategic Consulting Ltd" equals CRO name "PIXEL STRATEGIC CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 683304) 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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Voyage Property Limited

Development and Zoning
Intended results

Understanding of elected official of the importance of maintaining current zoning on the Greenpark site.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Voyage Property Limited" equals CRO name "VOYAGE PROPERTY LIMITED" (CRO 651636) 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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Increases to the Just Transition Fund – allowing for the use of Micro-loan scheme to incentivise investment on farm for energy generation and conversion of business.::Significant changes to Retrofit Scheme – Ringfenced rural investment ▪ Reduce barriers to grant – income band…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

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 Lobbying2022-01-21

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 Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Macra na Feirme

Agriculture
Intended results

Investment net 2.7 million to support an additional 28,000 education, training, apprenticeship and job subsidy places for young jobseekers::Commitment need in Budget 2022 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future::The…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

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::Tax credit for the investment…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Change in mental health law and increased funding for the mental health system

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Secure increased investment in higher level education and skills to address talent and labour shortages in the Irish economy

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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Employment
Intended results

Secure commitment to improved supports to help people with a disability to take up employment opportunities

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 Lobbying2022-01-20

Lobbying return by DHR Consultancy Limited

Health
Intended results

To expedite the Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception to all women starting with women under 25 years

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DHR Consultancy Limited" equals CRO name "DHR CONSULTANCY LIMITED" (CRO 660337) 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.