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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Marian Harkin

Unaffiliated

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
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
375 of 422 divisions
89%
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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended 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…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by The Society of Actuaries in Ireland

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Ibec

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Down Syndrome Ireland

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-11

Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-03

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended 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

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by County Meath Chamber

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm

Education and Training
Intended results

Improved understanding of and support for the educational and support needs of Autistic prisoners

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended 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

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended 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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended results

Visit to Cranmore Community Cooperative, Sligo::Sustainable Funding for Community Education.::Improvements to validation processes that support the engagement of small providers

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by AONTAS

Education and Training
Intended 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

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by National Adult Literacy Agency

Education and Training
Intended 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.