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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 Lobbying2026-01-13

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Health
Intended results

To highlight issues for polio survivors on waiting lists for Primary Care services and to seek greater transparency on HSE staffing quotas/caps potentially affecting areas with higher populations and greater dependency

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-13

Lobbying return by Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC

Health
Intended results

Address ongoing challenges and inequities in the health system re rare disease and ensure that Ireland's approach to rare disease policy, from newborn screening to medicine reimbursement is guided by transparency, timeliness, and compassion.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-12

Lobbying return by COPE Galway CLG

Finance
Intended results

Awareness raising of this important work and seeking additional funding for agencies supporting addressing these priorities of communication, access to key people/help, community care and bereavement support.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "COPE Galway CLG" equals CRO name "COPE GALWAY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 248134) 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 Lobbying2026-01-09

Lobbying return by Irish Foster Care Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

1/10/25 - For Oireachtas members to support our 5 Pre-Budget Submission 2026 asks::2/10/25 - Email sent to all who attended to thank them for dropping by and sending them the full Pre-Budget Submission requesting that they support our 5 asks.::18/9/25 - To ask Foster Carers to…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Foster Care Association" equals CRO name "IRISH FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 281419) 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 Lobbying2026-01-08

Lobbying return by Nature Network Ireland

Environment
Intended results

Most people are not in favour of this activity as a “pursuit”. It is outdated, and polls show 77% for fox hunting bann, including a majority in rural & urban areas. We would appreciate your support for the people of Ireland by considering a ban on this activity, which causes…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Nature Network Ireland" has no legal form. "NATURE NETWORK IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 560881) 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 Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Polio Survivors Ireland

Health
Intended results

To highlight issues experienced by polio survivors, including limited access to public health services, medical cards, and cost of disability

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

Health
Intended results

Invitation to online meeting with healthcare workers to raise awareness of healthcare workers living with COVID 19 Formally classifying COVID-19 as an occupational disease in Ireland. Along with raising awareness and seeking the non cessation of special leave with pay on 31st…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-07

Lobbying return by Irish Community Rapid Response

Health
Intended results

To give Oireachtas and Seanad members an increased awareness of the good work of our organisation, its impact on communities and to find ways to secure direct funding to ensure sustainability of services into the future for the good of communities throughout Ireland. To make…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Community Rapid Response" has no legal form. "IRISH COMMUNITY RAPID RESPONSE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 459255) 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 Lobbying2026-01-06

Lobbying return by Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

Health
Intended results

Creating awareness to members of The House of the Oireachtas and Minister for Health of the need for the need for funding for those living with pulmonary fibrosis in Ireland, and the unmet needs of those patients and the challenges they face living with a life limiting…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Invitation to research report: Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Ireland: Wellbeing, Living Experience, and The Need for Change on 09 September 2025 in RCSI Building, St Stephens Green, Dublin

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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 Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by Chime

Health
Intended results

Awareness raising and progression in the working group on the National Hearing Care Plan

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 Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by Parkinson's Ireland

Health
Intended results

Parkinson's Ireland would receive section 39 funding to operate a counselling service in 2026

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 Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

December 2025 payment being delayed until January 2026. Intended result was the funding to be paid in December 2025.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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 Lobbying2026-01-05

Lobbying return by FASD Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Meetings with TD's/Senators to discuss Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and diagnosis pathways in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "FASD Ireland CLG" equals CRO name "FASD IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 708129) 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.