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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Mike Kennelly

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Labour Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Children and Equality; Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
85
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
182 of 221 divisions
82%
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.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To share ICCL's briefing note on the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2026, which included suggested changes for amendments to the 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Justice and Equality
Intended results

I sent an ICCL briefing note focusing on the powers of private security following the death of Mr Yves Sakila, seeking to change the policy approach regarding private security, their powers to use force, and options for accountability for potential human rights violations…

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

Government and National Transport Authority action to increase licensed taxi supply and improve availability, including in rural and regional areas.

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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Share TENI's analysis on the Disregard Scheme provisions as contained in the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. This includes drawing attention to the relevant for trans people, share concerns on some existing wording and provide…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended results

Highlighted that assistive technology is a fundamental human right under the UN CRPD ::Showcase the success of initiatives like DAT Central and DAT Works, which supports disabled job seekers and employers in leveraging technology for career entry and advancement.::Advocate for…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Council of The Bar of Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Meeting on 10 June (and communications regarding logistics of same) between members of TBOI and and members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party to discuss topics including judicial review, the Civil Reform Bill, Civil Legal Aid and Criminal Legal Aid

Register of Lobbying2026-09-21

Lobbying return by Irish Hotels Federation

Tourism
Intended results

Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-20

Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Call to seek withdrawal by the Government of the bill which was before Seanad Eirean, and call on Senators to reject it in light of concerns on the implications of the Investor State Dispute Settlement clauses and trade agreements it proposes to facilitate ratification of by…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Irish Universities Association

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure political recognition of the strategic value of international students to Ireland and support for policies that strengthen Ireland's position as a leading destination for international education

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Universities Association" equals CRO name "IRISH UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION" (CRO 264534) 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 Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by Nursing Homes Ireland

Health
Intended results

NHI highlighted that the most urgent policy gap is the absence of a national nursing home care policy. The frameworks are in place. What is needed now is action by government. NHI added that we are available to the Senators as a resource on matters related to care of our older…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-18

Lobbying return by CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Call for an Independent evaluation of 6 month pilot of representative service and for a more appropriate child centered organisation to provide the service.