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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Pádraig Rice

Social Democrats

Constituency / panel
Cork South-Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
5 current, 1 ended — Joint Committee on Health; Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community; …
2
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
519
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
1
SIPO donation records
409 of 422 divisions
97%
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 Lobbying2026-09-14

Lobbying return by GP Care For All

Health
Intended results

Meeting with the Health Committee

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "GP Care For All" equals CRO name "GP CARE FOR ALL" (CRO 614078) 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 Lobbying2026-09-11

Lobbying return by Samaritans Ireland

Health
Intended results

National Loneliness Strategy and responsible language on self-harm and suicide.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Samaritans Ireland" equals CRO name "SAMARITANS IRELAND" (CRO 450409) 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 Lobbying2026-09-07

Lobbying return by Chime

Health
Intended results

An invitation to Chime to present to TDs and Senators in the AV room

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chime" has no legal form. "CHIME LIMITED" (CRO 206335) 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 Lobbying2026-09-04

Lobbying return by Diabetes Ireland

Health
Intended results

To work with relevant stakeholders to develop a work stream to include the development of a strategic framework to improve quality of life for people with diabetes and reduce long term costs to the health service of diabetes complications. Advance the benefits of Integrated Care…

Register of Lobbying2026-09-04

Lobbying return by Parkinson's Ireland

Health
Intended results

Parkinson's would be prioritised during meetings and discussions in Irelands 6 month presidency

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Parkinson's Ireland" equals CRO name "PARKINSON'S IRELAND" (CRO 123532) 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 Lobbying2026-09-03

Lobbying return by Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP)

Health
Intended results

To seek urgent Committee consideration and recommendations supporting statutory regulation, an interim national governance structure, consistent minimum standards, an accredited public register and appropriate oversight of Clinical Measurement Physiology.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-03

Lobbying return by Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP)

Health
Intended results

To seek political engagement and support for urgent statutory regulation, appropriate independent oversight and Ministerial/Government engagement on Clinical Measurement Physiology standards and patient safety.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-02

Lobbying return by Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

Health
Intended results

Inform Oireachtas Members of the need for the establishment of a national brain injury case management service with 20 additional posts to reach every person with a brain injury, regardless of location.

Register of Lobbying2026-08-29

Lobbying return by Irish Dental Hygienist Association

Health
Intended results

Change of legislation to amend the Dental Act 1985, so Dental Hygienists can work to their full scope without the need for supervision of the dentist and carry out direct access to provide preventative dental care

Register of Lobbying2026-08-28

Lobbying return by Childhood Cancer Foundation

Health
Intended results

To ensure that the new National Cancer Strategy is developed with input from patient organisations representing the experiences of those with lived experience of CAYA conference.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Childhood Cancer Foundation" equals CRO name "CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION" (CRO 535330) 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 Lobbying2026-08-24

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 Lobbying2026-08-19

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure Government commitment to the effective implementation of the Mental Health Act 2026, including sustained investment in resources, strategic workforce planning and continued service development to ensure the rights-based and person-centred provisions of the legislation…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-08-19

Lobbying return by The Psychological Society of Ireland

Health
Intended results

To secure further development and effective implementation of the HSE Autism Assessment and Intervention Pathway Protocol, including robust training and supervision structures, a detailed competency framework, stronger clinical governance, appropriate workforce planning and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Psychological Society of Ireland" equals CRO name "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND" (CRO 110772) 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 Lobbying2026-07-22

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Health
Intended results

Seeking further clarification on the review of the eligibility framework for medical cards

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Polio Survivors Ireland" equals CRO name "Polio Survivors Ireland" (CRO 354283) 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.