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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Nessa Cosgrove

Labour Party

Constituency / panel
Labour Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Children and Equality; Joint Committee on Transport; …
4
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
264
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
173 of 221 divisions
78%
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 Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by Domestic Violence Advocacy Service, Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan.

Community
Intended results

To identify a suitable site in Sligo town for refuge development

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Domestic Violence Advocacy Service, Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan." has no legal form. "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY SERVICE (SLIGO, LEITRIM & WEST CAVAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366602) 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 Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by Conradh na Gaeilge

Gaeltacht
Intended results

Níos mó maoiniú don earnáil Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta; Reachtaíocht níos láidre don Ghaeilge agus don Ghaeltacht; An Ghaeilge níos láidre sa chóras oideachais; Tithíocht agus tacaíochtaí eile sa Ghaeltacht

Register of Lobbying2026-08-31

Lobbying return by National Greenway Action Association

Transport
Intended results

To secure a public-land-first approach; genuine voluntary agreement for private land; no CPO for recreational Greenways; avoidance of farm severance; whole-farm, safety and economic assessment; early meaningful landowner engagement; and appropriate DAFM involvement where…

Register of Lobbying2026-08-24

Lobbying return by FND Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure Government and political support for Budget 2027 investment in specialist FND services, including adult and paediatric multidisciplinary teams, regional service development, improved access to neuro-rehabilitation, and the establishment of a National Clinical Programme…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FND Ireland" equals CRO name "FND IRELAND" (CRO 753172) 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 Lobbying2026-06-26

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Health
Intended results

Seeking support from Oireachtas members regarding Fórsa report Morale in Health and Social Care Workforce Report. The report sought for the introduction of a policy to allow for the back fill of maternity leave in the health sector.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Share our briefing paper outlining our high-level concerns regarding the proposed Bill, and ask TDs and Senators to raise these concerns within their parties, in representations to the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and in debates on the Bill.

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

Communicate AmCham views with regard to Dublin Airport Bill and the passenger cap

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Build awareness of human rights based mental health policy/legislation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Mental Health Reform

Health
Intended results

Adoption of human rights based legislative reforms, particularly in relation to MH Bill

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mental Health Reform" equals CRO name "MENTAL HEALTH REFORM" (CRO 506850) 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.