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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 Lobbying2026-05-21

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment

Environment
Intended results

Single Use Cup levy implementation timeline be raised as a ministers question.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment" has no legal form. "VOICE OF IRISH CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 275127) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Sharing the findings of the Neurological Alliance of Ireland Report Towards an Equitable Integrated Neurology Service for Ireland. The report recommendations are based on a national survey of neurology centers and lived experience focus groups across Ireland and highlight the…

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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Agriculture
Intended results

Legislative review & stronger regulations in the following areas; dog breeding, horse drawn vehicles in cities & towns, sulky horse use, fox hunting & greyhound racing

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence warned the Bill could push adult smokers back to cigarettes and fuel an illegal market. Over 350,000 adults vape in Ireland, with more than half having quit smoking entirely, yet the Bill would effectively ban the flavours used by 97% of adult vapers.…

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of the impact of cancer in each constituency across Ireland::Seek support from Oireachtas members for improved services for people impacted by cancer

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Alcohol Action Ireland

Health
Intended results

Raise awareness of issues around alcohol sports sponsorship and its impact on youth drinking as outlined in AAI report. Report recommends a ban on this form of alcohol marketing.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Alcohol Action Ireland" equals CRO name "ALCOHOL ACTION IRELAND" (CRO 378738) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Shannon Group plc

Transport
Intended results

To update Oireachtas members and MEPs on business at Shannon Airport Group, its strategic importance for Ireland and to continue to advocate for the Group's continued development.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Shannon Group plc" equals CRO name "SHANNON GROUP, PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 548847) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Make Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit exempt from tax

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Family Carers Ireland" equals CRO name "FAMILY CARERS IRELAND" (CRO 572819) 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.