Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with special responsibility as Government Chief Whip; and the Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health (2025-01-23 → current)
Committees
6 current — Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight (Dáil Éireann); Committee on Remit Oversight (Dáil Éireann); …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
2264
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Housing
Intended results
• Support EU STTL Register – data first, decisions second
• Decouple registration from planning permission
• Resource LAs to enforce
• Clarify grey areas (urban vs rural, legacy permissions)
• Use Vacant Homes Tax as smarter, lighter-touch alternative
Register of Lobbying2025-10-07
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results
• Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally
• Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Register of Lobbying2025-10-07
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Development and Zoning
Intended results
• Champion grid investment & port infrastructure locally
• Ensure Waterford is prioritised as a hub, not just a line in the plan
Register of Lobbying2025-10-07
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
Economic Development and Industry
Intended results
We need robust infrastructure, skilled talent, and a pro-business environment to support indigenous businesses and attract foreign investment
Register of Lobbying2025-09-21
Lobbying return by Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG
Health
Intended results
Highlight the Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence as a mechanism for ensuring provision of safe, professional, rights-based, and person-centred counselling and therapy. Amplify the voice of people who attend community therapy. Highlight the 17+…
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG" equals CRO name "Teiripe Pobail Éireann COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 545085) 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 Lobbying2025-09-20
Lobbying return by National Infertility Support and Information Group
Health
Intended results
To secure future funding for the NISIG Helpline, to maintain this crucial support for those in need of assistance particularly at times of great emotional stress.::NISIG are calling for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funding
system for IVF including significantly…
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "National Infertility Support and Information Group" has no legal form. "NATIONAL INFERTILITY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION GROUP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 765906) 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 Lobbying2025-09-20
Lobbying return by National Safeguarding Ireland
Justice and Equality
Intended results
Meeting with Minister to discuss gaps in legislation and policy with regard to Adult Safeguarding
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Safeguarding Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING IRELAND" (CRO 612163) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
EU Affairs
Intended results
That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Foreign Affairs::To reiterate strong opposition to the Mercosur…
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation
Tourism
Intended results
Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP
Health
Intended results
The extension of tax relief as a qualifying expense to counselling and psychotherapy.::The application of a VAT exemption to counselling and psychotherapy services which will create an equity between Counsellors/Psychotherapists and other allied health professionals.::The…
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by Family Carers Ireland
Community
Intended results
Incorporate FCI proposals into policy/ actions in 2026 budget
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.
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation
Health
Intended results
To ensure that the recommendations of the previous Joint Oireachtas Committee on Mental Health are not adopted in regards to the revised Mental Health Act as they pose significant risks to future patients and will have an overall negative effect on the most vulnerable in our…
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG
Justice and Equality
Intended results
Attendance at the LGBT Ireland Pride Breakfast to meet our volunteers, staff and group members
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP
Justice and Equality
Intended results
The IACP Calls for the End of the Use of Therapy Notes in Legal Cases Involving Sexual Assault in Ireland.
Register of Lobbying2025-09-19
Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy
Environment
Intended results
To raise awareness about the newly identified Important Bird Areas for seabirds in Ireland