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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

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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 Lobbying2023-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Amend legislation in line with human rights law and standards.::Organisation of an AV room briefing for Senators and TDs on the legislation.::Share submission on legislation.::Request to attend sitting of Oireachtas dealing with 4th stage of Bill.

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

Awareness of the projects

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Hume Brophy

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Discussion on provisions in the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill to ensure distance selling of alcohol is fully regulated and controlled.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Episcopal Conference

Justice and Equality
Intended results

That all sections of the legislation would be commenced at the same time meaning that no group of Irish prisoners would be disadvantaged and that adequate resources would be put in place to ensure all applications would be dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Tourism
Intended results

Submit requests made by the Restaurants Association of Ireland on alterations to the restaurant license proposed in the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill.

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

attendance at the launch of Telling It Like It Is, a report by the Alliance of Age Sector NGO's

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Alzheimer Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 102700) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

A review of proposed legislation to include changes to address gaps in legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "LGBT SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 605384) 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 Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Wildbird Conservancy

Marine
Intended results

Raise awareness of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy and advocate for a comprehensive response to implement it. To share discussion points and key takeaways from an Article 17 workshop held in 2022. ::To request a meeting to discuss in further detail.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Irish Offshore Operators' Association CLG

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To present IOOA's report on two interlinked outline technical proposals, both of which support the objectives within the Climate Action Plan: The Cork Net Zero Emissions Hub and the Corrib Critical Infrastructure Hub.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-19

Lobbying return by Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA)

Finance
Intended results

to allow retailers who need to increase retail prices to fund higher energy, payroll, insurance etc costs to charge more for cigarettes than the prices set by the tobacco companies.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-18

Lobbying return by Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Provide information on the Good Causes Awards 2023

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.

Register of Lobbying2023-05-16

Lobbying return by Age & Opportunity

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Heightened awareness of the value of an Independent Commissioner in enhancing the capacity and capability of public services to address ageing and the challenges and opportunities arising

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Age & Opportunity" equals CRO name "AGE AND OPPORTUNITY" (CRO 284318) 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.