Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland
TaxationIntended results
0% rate of VAT on print and digital newspapers in Budget 2023
Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad
Michael McDowell
- 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
- 0
- SIPO donation records
- 34%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
75 of 221 divisions
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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AreaAll 543Justice and Equality 137Health 78Environment 30Finance 28Budgetary matters 26Economic Development and Industry 24Energy and Natural Resources 22Education and Training 21Communications 19EU Affairs 18Employment 13Foreign Affairs 13Taxation 13Public Expenditure and Reform 11Social Protection 10Transport 10Housing 9Agriculture 8Children and Youth Affairs 8Local Government 8Trade 8Community 6Arts 5Sports and Recreation 5Tourism 5Banking and Financial Institutions 3Marine 2Defence 1Development and Zoning 1Heritage 1
Lobbying return by Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Education and TrainingIntended results
To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…
Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Share briefing note to ensure that selected TDs and Senators were aware of ICCL's position with respect to Rule of Law issues.::To circulate details of ICCL's submission to the rule of law reporting process.::Seek ministerial support for blocking EU funds to Hungary owing to…
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 Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Amend hate crime legislation to better reflect human rights law.::Invitation to the launch of the 'Hate Crimes Hurt Us All' campaign::Share a briefing note on the Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill on behalf of the Coalition Against Hate Crime.::Seek…
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 Irish Academy of Engineering
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
Inform Public Policy
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "The Irish Academy of Engineering" equals CRO name "THE IRISH ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING" (CRO 439234) 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 Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Justice and EqualityIntended results
Share concerns regarding reform of Data Protection Commission::Share concerns regarding the application of GDPR by the Data Protection Commission.::Correct information stated at Committee on Justice::Request for a PQ to be asked regarding the appointment of new DPC Commissioners.
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 Murray
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To build awareness of the Europa prospect off Corrib and support for its development as a potential low-emission, indigenous energy source
Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company
Public Expenditure and ReformIntended results
To proivde an update on player protection measures adopted by the National Lottery
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company" equals CRO name "PREMIER LOTTERIES IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 527900) 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 Arthur Edward Guinness
CommunityIntended results
A return to social purposefulness for The Iveagh Markets
Lobbying return by NCBI
HealthIntended results
Advocate for changes to funds to assist people with the purchase of assistive technology
Lobbying return by Irish Medical Organisation
Justice and EqualityIntended results
no extension to the current opening hours and closing times of pubs, restaurants and night clubs and maintain the current extinguishment requirements in relation to licences. That a Health Impact Assessment of the Sale of Alcohol Bill is carried out and that public health is a…
Lobbying return by CPL Fuels Ireland Ltd.
Energy and Natural ResourcesIntended results
To raise awareness of the need to enforce new solid fuel regulations
Lobbying return by BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd.
Justice and EqualityIntended results
To improve the lives of trans and non-binary people in Ireland.
Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland
Children and Youth AffairsIntended results
To ensure the Seanad chamber is more accessible for wheelchair users
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children)
Social ProtectionIntended results
that the widows pension and grant would be available to the surviving partner of co-habiting couples.