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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Matt Carthy

Sinn Féin

Constituency / panel
Cavan-Monaghan
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
3 current — Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; …

Lobbying returns

Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Youth and Environment Europe

Environment
Intended results

Called on the Government to withdraw the Bill before Seanad Éireann and urged Senators and all members of the Oireachtas to oppose it due to concerns over its ISDS clauses and the trade agreements it would facilitate. Also called for rejection of trade agreements containing ISDS…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-17

Lobbying return by Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To secure Government engagement in streamlining Garda Vetting for Jack and Jill healthcare professionals, including reducing processing times and exploring greater recognition of existing vetting across approved organisations. The intended result is a robust, efficient system…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Employment
Intended results

Increased staffing required in Oberstown Children Detention Campus and an end to the Fórsa strike action. Fórsa sought a commitment to a care-based model of delivery at Oberstown. A care model depends on having sufficient numbers of appropriately trained and experienced staff,…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-16

Lobbying return by P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd

Health
Intended results

Communicate the role of nicotine pouches as a smoking cessation tool and harm reduction tool

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd" equals CRO name "P.J. CARROLL & COMPANY LIMITED" (CRO 67771) 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 Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

IFA propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy Day Fund, which allows farmers across all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their coop, a specially assigned bank account, or a State Farm Volatility Fund.::IFA propose the deferred…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

To highlight that despite consistently delivering a wide range of the highest quality food ingredients globally, most farmers struggle to obtain a positive market return for their endeavours.::IFA propose that targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€35/ewe),…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Environment
Intended results

To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

IFA Propose::• Immediate introduction of the seasonal work permit scheme aligned with the national minimum wage.::• A labour cost support scheme specifically for horticulture::• Freezing the GEP salary roadmap for horticultural employers.::• Consideration given to a new…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

IFA Propose::• Increase funding to €15 million (from €8.5 million in 2024).::• Inclusion of specialised refurbished / second-hand equipment.::• Inclusion of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) to be covered by any grant scheme. Many horticulture growers use large amounts of…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Finance
Intended results

IFA Propose::• Full income tax relief for landowners leasing land to horticultural growers for at least two consecutive years.::• Clear eligibility criteria to ensure the scheme supports active, productive use by commercial growers.