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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Michael McDowell

Unaffiliated

Constituency / panel
National University of Ireland
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
5 current, 4 ended — Seanad Select Committee on EU Scrutiny and Transparency; Committee on Members' Interests of Seanad Éireann; …
4
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
543
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
75 of 221 divisions
34%
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 Lobbying2026-05-14

Lobbying return by Irish Recorded Music Association Limited

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To expand understanding of the music industry in Ireland and internationally and to highlight the key policy and legislative concerns of the creative sectors to place human creativity at the forefront of political discussions on AI regulation and policy to brief Oireachtas…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight DBI's campaign on the European Accessibility Act, to circulate DBI's Accessibility Guide for SMEs ahead of the European Accessibility Act, and encourage discussion in the Seanad of the issue of online accessibility

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 Lobbying2022-01-14

Lobbying return by FleishmanHillard, Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To gain the insights of political stakeholders on the post Brexit trading environment and the outlook for economic recovery following the impact of Covid-19.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "FleishmanHillard, Ireland" has no legal form. "FLEISHMAN-HILLARD (IRELAND) LIMITED" (CRO 164438) 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 Lobbying2022-01-13

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the effectiveness of Covid-19 supports in stabilising the economy and maintaining business confidence::To promote continued support for businesses affected by Covid-19 public health restrictions as the need arises in the coming months::To highlight the issues raised…

Register of Lobbying2022-01-12

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To raise awareness of the policy issues highlighted in Dublin Chamber’s Q3 Business Outlook Survey::To encourage a national plan for the rejuvenation of city centres::To encourage investment in public transport and urban cycling infrastructure

Register of Lobbying2021-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To increase Government funding for construction of purpose built social and affordable homes in Dublin to relieve pressure on the private market.::To maintain business supports for as long as businesses require exiting Covid.::To promote Dublin Chamber’s strategic priorities and…

Register of Lobbying2021-09-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Achieve support of Ibec's priorities to transform Metropolitan Dublin to be a more equitable, sustainable, inclusive and resilient city region.

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 Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the need to support the tourism sector in Dublin.::To communicate the challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector as they prepare to reopen for summer.

Register of Lobbying2021-05-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To communicate the need for a new urban action plan in Dublin to assist the city to recover post covid-19.::To communicate the challenges the city faces and the need for a central government policy response to recovery.::To communicate the challenges that the city faces in…

Register of Lobbying2021-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the urban planning vision of Dublin as 15 Minute City.::To encourage a pilot programme of a 15 Minute City to be established in Dublin.::To encourage the 15 Minute City to be included in future development plans and planning policy.

Register of Lobbying2020-09-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To highlight the major challenges faced by the business community in responding to Covid-19.::Calling on the Government to take measures to aid businesses in balancing the capital structure that they take on and relieve the pressure on their cash flow.

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To improve the competitiveness of the Greater Dublin Area as a place in which to invest, live, work, and do business.::To promote recognition of the Greater Dublin Area as the engine of the Irish economy and recognition of its social and infrastructural needs.::To promote…

Register of Lobbying2019-01-21

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To advise of the implications of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 for busy employers in the SME sector, particularly micro-business owners who may not have an in-depth knowledge of labour law.::To amend the aforementioned Bill to remove the severe sanctions…