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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Maria Byrne

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Agricultural Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
11 — Seanad Select Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments ; Working Group of Committee Cathaoirligh; …
4
Declared items
2
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1187
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Social Protection
Intended results

To raise awareness of the cost of living issues for people with disabilities and the need for a cost of disability payment. ::To ensure a cost of disability payment of at least €55 a week is included in Budget 2027.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Wheel

Community
Intended results

To inform TDs and Senators about the challenges currently facing community and voluntary organisations working in a range of different areas, and how these challenges can be best addressed.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Agriculture
Intended results

To maximise understanding among Oireachtas members of the substantial economic significance of the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry and to ensure continued government support for the sector.

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association

Health
Intended results

To take account of,and consider adopting, IPHA proposals to increase the number of clinical trials being conducted in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association" equals CRO name "IRISH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 254776) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To share ICCL's briefing note on the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026, which included suggested changes for amendments to the Bill.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Council for Civil Liberties" has no legal form. "IRISH COUNCIL FOR CIVIL LIBERTIES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 411471) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Engagement also concerned MHR's Pre-Budget Submission, including proposals for investment and funding to support mental health services, address identified needs and ensure sustainable access to appropriate supports.

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Engagement concerned general issues relating to mental health and human rights, including the need for mental health services and supports to be adequately resourced and delivered in a manner that protects dignity, equality and human rights.

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Appeared before the Oireactas Health Committee at Leinster House to provide evidence on Emergency Department mental health crisis care in Ireland

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

Government and National Transport Authority action to increase licensed taxi supply and improve availability, including in rural and regional areas.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Raise the profile of the National Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme and provide an opportunity for Oireachtas members to meet with FRC reprsentatives from their region. Launch of the FRC National Forum Pre-Budget Submission for 2026 seeking an minimum of €255,000 core…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG" equals CRO name "NATIONAL FORUM OF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 382737) 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.