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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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AreaAll 218Health 131Justice and Equality 18Budgetary matters 8Economic Development and Industry 7Agriculture 6Children and Youth Affairs 5Education and Training 5Housing 5Community 4Environment 4EU Affairs 4Communications 3Energy and Natural Resources 3Public Expenditure and Reform 3Taxation 3Food 2Transport 2Banking and Financial Institutions 1Finance 1Foreign Affairs 1Social Protection 1Tourism 1
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Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Justice and Equality
Intended results

Attendance at the LGBT Ireland Pride Breakfast to meet our volunteers, staff and group members

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Chime

Health
Intended results

Influence the progression of the Working group on developing a national hearing care plan and reducing audiology waiting lists.

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association

Health
Intended results

(i) The medicines reimbursement system should be designed and resourced to comply with the 2013 Health Act required for HSE decisions within 180 days excluding clock stops. (ii) Request for meeting to discuss IPHA proposals to address delays in the reimbursement system. (iii)…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association" equals CRO name "IRISH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 254776) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association

Health
Intended results

(i) The medicines reimbursement system should be designed and resourced to comply with the 2013 Health Act required for HSE decisions within 180 days excluding clock stops. (ii) Request for meeting to discuss IPHA proposals to address delays in the reimbursement system. (iii)…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association" equals CRO name "IRISH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION" (CRO 254776) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Liquid Gas Ireland

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To brief political representatives on LGI’s policy priorities to support the decarbonisation of rural homes and businesses beyond the natural gas grid, emphasising the need for a ‘Just Transition’ in Ireland and the potential impact of the upcoming Renewable Heat Obligation Bill.

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.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Movember

Health
Intended results

TDs and Ministers show their public support for action on men's health with statements in the Dáil, attendance at events and meetings with Movember and progression of the national men's health action plan as per the recommendation in the Real Face of Men's Health report…

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Danone Ireland

Health
Intended results

To share the Danone UK & Ireland Impact Journey Progress Report 2024-2025, with Deputy Rice highlighting its key achievements and priorities regarding health and to arrange a meeting with him to discuss Danone’s perspectives on health and nutrition.

Register of Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Irish Cancer Society

Health
Intended results

To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of national cancer-related capital programmes. ::To inquire, via parliamentary question, on the status of promised dedicated cancer units. ::To request the opportunity to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Health.::To…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Cancer Society" equals CRO name "IRISH CANCER SOCIETY" (CRO 20868) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Respond

Housing
Intended results

Key Challenges being addressed in Budget 2026

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Respond" equals CRO name "RESPOND" (CRO 90576) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We intended to inform DPOs of the current crisis in gender affirming care to better equip them in future planning on new models of care. ::We intended to inform Minister Carroll MacNeil on other issues regarding LGBTQI+ Healthcare, including mental health and elderly care.

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

We wanted to arrange an AV Room briefing to highlight gaps in access to the Gender Recognition Act

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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Ensure that Committees engage with young people to ensure their voices are heard in all aspects of the Committee's work. ::Ensure Committees collaborate with youth organisations, advocates, and stakeholders that represent the interests of young people to gather insights and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Oireachtas Committee on Health invitation to Coalition for Better Alcohol Policy to attend

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Youth Council of Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF IRELAND" (CRO 58814) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Neurological Alliance of Ireland

Health
Intended results

Awareness and Support for investment in regional neurorehabilitation services in line with the commitments within the current Programme for Government

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Neurological Alliance of Ireland" has no legal form. "NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 366603) 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.