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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 Lobbying2026-09-04

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.

Register of Lobbying2026-06-26

Lobbying return by Fórsa trade union

Health
Intended results

Seeking support from Oireachtas members regarding Fórsa report Morale in Health and Social Care Workforce Report. The report sought for the introduction of a policy to allow for the back fill of maternity leave in the health sector.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended results

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To make real time continuous glucose monitoring part of the standard model of care for diabetes patients in Ireland

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To raise awareness of the current policy landscape for HIV Prevention measures

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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.