Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy
EnvironmentIntended results
To raise awareness of the negative impacts of afforestation on birds and other biodiversity
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 Environmental Pillar
Budgetary mattersIntended results
In this we assert that the protection of the natural environment should be at the core of all decision-making, as it is the primary source of both our wellbeing and our wealth. We propose the widening of the tax base to remove taxes on labour and instead tax environmental…
Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society
HealthIntended results
Support for the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015::To strengthen the Bill by including provision for a warning to inform the public of the direct link between alcohol consumption and fatal cancers.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Raidió Teilifís Éireann
CommunicationsIntended results
Influence public funding debate.
Lobbying return by Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
Social ProtectionIntended results
To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed" has no legal form. "IRISH NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 192768) 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 Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)
HealthIntended results
Changes to Section 20
Lobbying return by Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To secure a more equitable and inclusive Budget and address the social and economic exclusion facing so many unemployed people.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed" has no legal form. "IRISH NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 192768) 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 National Organisation of the Unemployed
Social ProtectionIntended results
To secure more inclusive, constructive and well resourced social protection, education and training and employment policies and outcomes.
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed" has no legal form. "IRISH NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 192768) 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 Senior Citizens Parliament
Budgetary mattersIntended results
To highlight the issue of the lack of legislation which allows Solvent Companies to close walk away from their responsibilities and to close a defined benefit pension schemes.
Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation
HealthIntended results
Secure support of Seanad members for the totality of the Bill
Lobbying return by National Union of Journalists
Social ProtectionIntended results
Introduction of new legislation preventing solvent schemes from winding up Definied Benefit pension schemes without proper funding
Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland
HealthIntended results
Highlighting impact of lack of investment in neurorehabilitation services,::Committment to publication of plan for the implementation of the neurorehabilitation strategy as outlined in the Programme for Government 2016
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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 Nursing Homes Ireland
HealthIntended results
To advance the specific issues outlined on behalf of private and voluntary nursing homes
Lobbying return by Disability Federation of Ireland
Budgetary mattersIntended results
Implementation of the DFI Pre-Budget Submission 'Make or Break'::Asking Government to quickly publish their cross-departmental implementation to deliver on the substance of the UN CRPD and the complementary commitments in the Programme for Government.
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Disability Federation of Ireland" equals CRO name "DISABILITY FEDERATION OF IRELAND" (CRO 140948) 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 Restaurants Association of Ireland
TourismIntended results
To inform Designated public officials on the impact on job creation that the 9% rate of VAT has had on the accommodation and foodservice setor
Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form
Published name "Restaurants Association of Ireland" has no legal form. "RESTAURANTS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 56224) 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.