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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

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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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

Dissemination and publication of findings of research by Bohemians Football Club with input from TENI, leading to increased awareness of barriers to LGBTQI+ participation in sports, and enablers of positive participation.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Transgender Equality Network Ireland" has no legal form. "TRANSGENDER EQUALITY NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 481106) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Nasc Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Seek changes to the proposals to amend naturalisation requirements which would restrict access to citizenship for people in receipt of social welfare. Emailed called for reconsideration of these proposals.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Introductory meeting between new LGBT Ireland CEO and Pádraig Rice, discussing equality legislation

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Outline key investment priorities to support LGBTQI+ people across Ireland, with three overarching priorities: 1) Strengthening democracy and standing up to hate; 2) Investing in healthcare for all, with a focus on older LGBTQI+ people, rainbow families, transgender healthcare,…

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Budgetary matters
Intended results

LGBT Ireland, along with representatives from the LGBTQI+ community, met with the Oireachtas Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus to highlight key Budget 2026 focus areas, including: LGBTQI+ services, supports and spaces; Health services- including trans healthcare and mental health support;…

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Closing gaps in the legislation in relation to LGBTQI+ families.

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Engage with Caucus on core issues with Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024, Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill, Child and Family Relationship Act, and put forward key asks for legislation and for members of the Caucus that are needed in order to…

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Takeda Products Ireland

Health
Intended results

Seeking meetings to discuss Takeda's partnership with Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland, which aims to increase awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, its impact on the lives of Irish patients and care pathways in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Takeda Products Ireland" has no legal form. "TAKEDA PRODUCTS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 443657) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Novartis Ireland Limited

Health
Intended results

Awareness raising with invited stakeholders and policy makers on World Urticaria Day

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Novartis Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "NOVARTIS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 11931) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Novartis Ireland Limited

Health
Intended results

Discussion to help inform stakeholders of the significance of the launch EU Cardiovascular Plan and the potential learnings for an Irish Cardiovascular Strategy.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Novartis Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "NOVARTIS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 11931) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Alcohol Forum Ireland

Health
Intended results

Clarity on the inclusion of alcohol in the New National Drugs strategy and a commitment from Government and the Department of Health that clear action areas, key performance indicators and budgets would be agreed to prevent and reduce alcohol harm over the lifetime of the new…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Alcohol Forum Ireland" has no legal form. "ALCOHOL FORUM IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 435920) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Insurance Ireland

Banking and Financial Institutions
Intended results

To inform discussion of health insurance issues within government, including the submission of a report highlighting the benefits and value of the private health insurance sector, as well as challenges faced by the sector and recommendations for consideration by Government, as…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s new policy report that outlines practical pathways to developing and scaling renewable liquid gas in Ireland, enabling the just transition for rural communities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Liquid Gas Ireland" has no legal form. "LIQUID GAS IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 89632) 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.