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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)
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
1049
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
375 of 422 divisions
89%
Vote participation

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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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AreaAll 1049Health 219Agriculture 135Education and Training 71Budgetary matters 59Environment 55Finance 55Justice and Equality 54Taxation 50Economic Development and Industry 47EU Affairs 36Children and Youth Affairs 34Community 31Energy and Natural Resources 30Housing 23Employment 20Public Expenditure and Reform 18Tourism 18Transport 16Foreign Affairs 14Social Protection 10Communications 9Arts 7Banking and Financial Institutions 7Sports and Recreation 7Trade 6Local Government 5Development and Zoning 3Marine 3Defence 2Food 2Heritage 2Gaeltacht 1
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Register of Lobbying2025-01-14

Lobbying return by Charity Retail Ireland

Finance
Intended results

Ireland should seek a derogation under the VAT Directive to allow for the donation of unsold goods at a zero rate of VAT to be included in the programme for government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Charity Retail Ireland" has no legal form. "CHARITY RETAIL IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 799483) 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 Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

For the next Government and the NTA to address the shortage of taxis faced in both urban and rural Ireland.

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 Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Galway Film Resource Centre Limited

Arts
Intended results

Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Taxation
Intended results

Increase of Electric Vehicle SEAI purchase and home charging grants back to 2023 levels. Extension of BIK reliefs at 2024 levels for EVS until 2027, before any tapering. VRT on all electric N1 vehicles to be at the Category C VRT rate of €200. Increased Government support for EV…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-13

Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-10

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Increased awareness and progress on policy implementation Dedicated investment to progress the implementation of Government policy in this area

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Lobbying2025-01-09

Lobbying return by Samaritans Ireland

Health
Intended results

Create a national strategy to address the pervasive issue of loneliness to sit in the office of An Taoiseach. Extend the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to include specific provisions for content moderators employed by Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). Cross…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Samaritans Ireland" equals CRO name "SAMARITANS IRELAND" (CRO 450409) 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 Lobbying2025-01-08

Lobbying return by Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Lobbying2025-01-07

Lobbying return by INTO - Irish National Teachers' Organisation

Education and Training
Intended results

Reduction in class size to 19:1 in primary schools and support for special schools.TDs must honour their pre-election pledges which committed to supporting teachers and primary and special education schools, these promises must be included in the Programme for Government. Doing…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-26

Lobbying return by National Traveller MABS

Finance
Intended results

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::Reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality food services ::A reduction in delays for issuing VISAs to job applicants with work permits::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training…

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by One Family

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To meet with and speak directly with Oireachtas members about key priorities for the National One Parent Family Alliance, ahead of Budget25 - in relation to how next year's Budget can and should do more to provide supports and empower one-parent families.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Re-instate the pre-2019 VAT equalisation measure in order to facilitate the short-term purchase/lease of cars to service the summer tourist market in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-21

Lobbying return by Car Rental Council of Ireland

Transport
Intended results

to ensure that there are sufficient grid capacity and fast charging points in place nationally to facilitate the sustainable electrification of the car rental fleet.