Lobbying return by Irish Federation of University Teachers
Education and TrainingIntended results
Support offered by Senator and initial meeting requested::Support for Pre-Budget Submission 2027
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Marian Harkin
- Constituency / panel
- Sligo-Leitrim
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (2025-02-25 → current)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 1049
- Lobbying returns
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 89%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
375 of 422 divisions
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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Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Education and TrainingIntended results
Support for the work of the National Learning Network (NLN), which provides personalised inclusive education programmes and supports across Rehabilitative Training (RT), Specialist Training Provision (STP) in the Further Education and Training (FET) sector and Inclusive…
Lobbying return by The Society of Actuaries in Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Letter requesting meeting to discuss the potential impact on diversity in leadership of the Insurance Industry arising from the immediate, significant and persistent widening of performancebetween boys and girls at the highest levels of Leaving Certificate maths that coincided…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Society of Actuaries in Ireland" equals CRO name "THE SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES IN IRELAND" (CRO 146024) 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.
Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
To get a meeting with the Minister to discuss the difficulties surrounding taking on chef apprentices.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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.
Lobbying return by Ibec
Education and TrainingIntended results
Provide an enterprise perspective on how International Financial Services (IFS) Skillnet can help address current and future skills needs.
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.
Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
Willingness to provide support for additional role of Employment/Pathways officer to meet the needs of Further Education graduates.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Down Syndrome Ireland" equals CRO name "DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND" (CRO 131012) 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.
Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency
Education and TrainingIntended results
More funding for NALA services, and solutions to challenges with FET and ALL strategy implementation
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) 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.
Lobbying return by Cork Chamber
Education and TrainingIntended results
Support for Cork Chamber's priorities in terms of education, training and upskilling, including apprenticeships, as noted in submissions made to public consultations on the Skillnet Ireland Statement of Strategy and the Action Plan on Apprenticeships
Lobbying return by County Meath Chamber
Education and TrainingIntended results
To ensure direct engagement between employers and policymakers on education and training provision and how it aligns with employer needs, supporting a stronger pipeline of skilled talent.
Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm
Education and TrainingIntended results
Improved understanding of and support for the educational and support needs of Autistic prisoners
Lobbying return by Rehab Group
Education and TrainingIntended results
To secure meetings with the Minister of State forFurther Education, to introduce the newly appointed CEO of Rehab Group, Laura Keane::To discuss the work of Rehab's education and training division, the National Learning Network and seek resolution to funding challenges
Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association
Education and TrainingIntended results
To engage with officials in the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) on the Department's priorities for 2026. The intended result is to ensure the interests of Irish universities are reflected in policy and funding decisions,…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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.
Lobbying return by AONTAS
Education and TrainingIntended results
Visit to Cranmore Community Cooperative, Sligo::Sustainable Funding for Community Education.::Improvements to validation processes that support the engagement of small providers
Lobbying return by AONTAS
Education and TrainingIntended results
Recognition for the role of community education as a key policy lever for priorities relating to lifelong learning and skills.::Sustainable funding for the sector in recognition of its contribution to policy goals
Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency
Education and TrainingIntended results
Meeting with Minister of State for Further Education
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Adult Literacy Agency" equals CRO name "NATIONAL ADULT LITERACY AGENCY" (CRO 342807) 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.