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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Michael Collins

Independent Ireland

Constituency / panel
Cork South-West
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
5 current — Joint Committee on Transport; Select Committee on Transport; …
7
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1750
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
349 of 422 divisions
83%
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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate AmCham views with regard to Dublin Airport Bill and the passenger cap

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Inform and shape economic development of Cork

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Solid Fuel Merchants Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To encourage Oireachtas members to raise these issues with Government, build cross-party awareness and secure support for policy measures contained in SFMI's pre-Budget 2026 submission in order to promote fairness and compliance within the marketplace.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-18

Lobbying return by Q4PR

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlighting the exposure of the drinks sector to US tariffs and the need for govt actions to support the sector including a pause in proposals re labelling.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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 Lobbying2025-09-16

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To advocate for the importance of supports for economic development in the Cork region, including securing additional sites for development to facilitate inward investment.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-15

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Support for a range of local initiatives to support economic development and industry growth in the Cork region as part of the National Development Plan review.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A letter of congratulations and a copy of Cork Chamber's general election manifesto was issued to each of the recently elected Cork TDs to highlight areas of priority for advancement in the coming years, including essential projects in housing, infrastructure, renewables and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To seek quotes about policy priorities from key political spokespeople for Better Business Magazine.

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.

Register of Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Eli Lilly and Company

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Invitation to corporate event at Lilly Kinsale to raise awareness of economic impact of Lilly's continued manufacturing site investment.

Register of Lobbying2024-05-21

Lobbying return by Q4PR

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Awareness of proposals contained in its Pride of Place document

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Q4PR" has no legal form. "Q4 PR LIMITED" (CRO 371427) 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 Lobbying2024-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Distillers

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Presentation and discussion of the economic & social impact of the drinks sector in the Cork Region

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Distillers" has no legal form. "IRISH DISTILLERS LIMITED" (CRO 23732) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Highlight the opertunities for rural and regional communities through the development of a 'landscape as a service' model of land use