Lobbying return by Retailers Against Smuggling
FinanceIntended results
To seek support for measures to tackle rising illicit tobacco trade and smuggling.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Mark Ward
- Constituency / panel
- Dublin Mid-West
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Committees
- 2 current — Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
- 1
- Declared items
- 1
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 688
- Lobbying returns
- 5
- SIPO donation records
- 97%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
408 of 422 divisions
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SIPO donation reports 5
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- Political Party Donation Statements 2023 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
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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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Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
That a Parliamentary Question be asked on the findings of a ICCL led report on legal observers. ::To share an ICCL report on legal obeservers at protests.
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.
Lobbying return by The Asthma Society of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Raise awareness of PBS key asks in the lead up to Budget 2026
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Asthma Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "ASTHMA SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 57125) 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 Ibec
EU AffairsIntended results
Highlight Ibec priorities for the General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 to Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
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 Nasc Ireland
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Seek changes to the proposals to amend naturalisation requirements which would restrict access to citizenship for people in receipt of social welfare. Emailed called for reconsideration of these proposals.
Lobbying return by Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Justice and EqualityIntended results
A meeting with the Oireachtas Justice Committee regarding Civil Legal Aid.::To receive an update on civil legal aid reform and to request that the Minister would speak at a FLAC and TCD legal aid conference in January 2026.::To request recipients attendance at/participation in…
Lobbying return by Irish Red Cross
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Engagement with DPOs on policy changes in foreign for International Protection Applicants (IPAs), such that Irish Red Cross could provide input on the matter.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TaxationIntended results
Called for a reduction in the rate of Capital Gains Tax on disposals of investments in unquoted, actively trading Irish companies from 33% to 20%.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and IndustryIntended results
Called for the allocation of dedicated multi-annual funding to Uisce Éireann to enable the commencement of the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme in 2028, with completion by 2035.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Called for MetroLink, the DART+ programme, BusConnects and LUAS extensions to Finglas, Poolbeg and Bray to be fully funded, with clear timelines for delivery adhered to.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
TransportIntended results
Called for increased funding for housing delivery schemes, including the Croí Cónaithe Cities Scheme, Project Tosaigh and the First Home Scheme, to support an increase in housing supply in line with demand, particularly in the Greater Dublin Area.
Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
Called for Budget 2026 to deliver concrete progress on Government's commitment to reduce childcare costs to €200 per child per month.
Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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 Hume Brophy
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform
HealthIntended results
Legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill
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.