Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
ICTU advocated that the Irish government support this Directive in the interest of Irish workers.
Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Neale Richmond
- Constituency / panel
- Dublin Rathdown
- Membership
- 2024-11-29 → current
- Office
- Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (2025-01-29 → 2025-03-25)
- Office
- Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2025-03-26 → current)
- 0
- Declared items
- 0
- CRO-matched interests
- 0
- Awards to declared companies
- 1597
- Lobbying returns
- 7
- SIPO donation records
- 64%
- Vote participation
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
271 of 422 divisions
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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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Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
To encourage the government to fill current positions in the Labour Court and to hold a review of the matter with the Chairman of the Labour Court in 2024
Lobbying return by Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber
EmploymentIntended results
Incentivise (long term) unemployed people back to work by eliminating the threat of losing a medical card. If the card could be kept until a particular income threshold is established, it would reduce the challenges employers face attracting staff.
Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland
EmploymentIntended results
Raise awareness regarding skills gaps across the SME sector
Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland
EmploymentIntended results
Inform officials regarding factors that are affecting trade for Irish businesses
Lobbying return by Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd
EmploymentIntended results
To have additional work permits approved for the Haulage sector
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd" equals CRO name "PINNACLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIMITED" (CRO 679235) 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 Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
EmploymentIntended results
A system whereby all employment permit holders can change employer easily without having to apply for a new permit.
Lobbying return by Retail Excellence Ireland
EmploymentIntended results
Easier process for Student Visas - Hours permitted to work - only allowed to work 20hours per week - want this increased to 40 hours a week alleviate the pressure - bring more flexibility to this area of employment
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
Urging the Minister to implement the recommendations of the High-Level Group Report on Collective Bargaining and to engage with Congress on this.
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
Seeking the Minister to write to congress inviting nominations to the Worker Member of Labour Court in the normal agreed manner.
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
Confirming the Congress nomination as Ordinary Worker Member of the Labour Court.
Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions
EmploymentIntended results
Seeking the Minister to resolve the matter fo the outstanding vacancy at the Labour Court due to the retirement of the Congress Nominee Mr Arthur Hall, requesting a meeting with the Minister to resolve this matter and ensure the Labour Court has an agreed complement of members…
Lobbying return by Ibec
EmploymentIntended results
Ensure understanding of the business position on the proposed Directive
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.
Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd
EmploymentIntended results
Issue being raised in the Oireachtas
Derived link · Matched by exact company name
Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Ibec
EmploymentIntended results
Ensure understanding of the employer position on the Report of the LEEF High Level Group on Collective Bargaining
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.