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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

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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by EPIC Empowering People in Care

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

We sought support from elected representatives for amendments to the Bill

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Published name "EPIC Empowering People in Care" equals CRO name "EPIC EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN CARE" (CRO 381973) 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 Sabrina Joyce-Kemper

Transport
Intended results

Identifying that the bill is not compliant with EU environmental law. https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_transport/2026-04-15/3/

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Submission and evidence relating to internet safety and policy by young people on the YAP Ireland Programme to the Oireachtas Committee .

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Published name "Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMMES IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 468697) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

Transport
Intended results

Oireachtas member attendance at a drop-in briefing hosted by the Car Rental Council on the role of the car rental sector, including a discussion on how forthcoming EU Clean Corporate Vehicles proposals may affect rental fleet availability, visitor mobility and regional tourism…

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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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Early Childhood Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Support for our policy proposals about the State-led initiative, including transparency and regular reporting by the Dept of Children, Disability and Equality

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Agriculture
Intended results

Legislative review & stronger regulations in the following areas; dog breeding, horse drawn vehicles in cities & towns, sulky horse use, fox hunting & greyhound racing

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

To highlight that Ireland currently has approximately 700,000 smokers and 350,000 adult vapers, over half of whom have stopped smoking entirely. This transition away from cigarettes represents a significant public health gain. The Department of Health’s own data indicates that…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU)

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

to attend ISSUEvents. To discuss young people's issues related to sustainability or women's rights with stakeholders

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by National parents Council Primary

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

To present parents views as part of the Irish Safer Internet Centre on issues relating to the safety and wellbeing of children online.

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Published name "National parents Council Primary" equals CRO name "NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL- PRIMARY" (CRO 258148) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Trade
Intended results

Advocated for the removal of the Dublin Airport passenger cap in line with Programme for Government commitments, highlighting its impact on business costs, connectivity, route development and economic competitiveness.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Outhouse CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To secure changes in the bill to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ international protection applicants with respect to vulnerability assessments; safety for disclosure of LGBTQ+ identity; early access to legal advice; enhanced safeguards on the right to appeal; the right for an appeal to…

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Published name "Outhouse CLG" equals CRO name "OUTHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 255357) 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.