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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Neale Richmond

Fine Gael

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)

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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure the best outcomes for Kilkenny City and County through positive collaboration and open engagement between the business sector represented by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce and the key influencers and decision makers in the county

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "KILKENNY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 295415) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To deliver a policy environment that provides certainty and clarity around data center developments in the short- to medium-term in Ireland. To inform relevant stakeholders about Vantage's current and planned investments in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited" equals CRO name "VANTAGE DATA CENTERS DUB11 LIMITED" (CRO 683471) 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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Arguing for the extension of the 9% VAT rate for food led businesses.

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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Employment
Intended results

Urging the Minister to implement the recommendations of the High-Level Group Report on Collective Bargaining and to engage with Congress on this.

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Employment
Intended 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…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Called upon TDs and Senators to extend the 9% VAT rate for restaurants and food led businesses.

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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Distributed the Restaurants Association of Ireland pre-budget submission.

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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Restaurants Association of Ireland

Taxation
Intended results

Distributed the Restaurants Association of Ireland pre-budget submission.

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 Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Bookselling Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Ensure Free Primary School Book Scheme takes full account of complexity of supply chain Consider effects on communities if bookshops close as a result of new scheme Make €20 million School Library Book Grant an annual commitment Request ringfenced fund for bookshop events, with…

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Communications
Intended results

Action by the Department to require internet and telephony operators to take greater measures to prevent fraudulent operators on internet and mobile phone networks

Register of Lobbying2023-09-20

Lobbying return by Ibec

Employment
Intended 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.