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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Paschal Donohoe

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Dublin Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → 2025-11-21
Office
Minister for Finance (2025-01-23 → 2025-11-18)

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 Lobbying2022-09-07

Lobbying return by Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment

Environment
Intended results

eliminate any VAT on the DRS deposit::promote the quick implementation of the scheme

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment" has no legal form. "VOICE OF IRISH CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 275127) 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 Lobbying2022-09-05

Lobbying return by Employment & Recruitment Federation

Budgetary matters
Intended results

The ERF proposes the introduction of incentives for small landlords to invest in their property's to to increase supply, to introduce a reduced VAT rate on costs, look at opportunities to reform CGT levels to encourage the sale of land for residential purposes.::The ERF asks for…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Employment & Recruitment Federation" has no legal form. "EMPLOYMENT & RECRUITMENT FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 202708) 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 Lobbying2022-09-05

Lobbying return by Waterford Chamber of Commerce

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Government to consider treating landlord income at a different tax rate and giving landlords an additional tax credit, instead of rental income being taxed as part of a property owner’s entire income and treated as self-employed income.::Landlords should only be taxed on net…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Waterford Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "WATERFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 130123) 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 Lobbying2022-09-04

Lobbying return by National Safeguarding Ireland

Finance
Intended results

To recognise difficulties for people without a passport or driving license in opening a bank account and suggesting a Public Service Card as an acceptable means of identification.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "National Safeguarding Ireland" equals CRO name "NATIONAL SAFEGUARDING IRELAND" (CRO 612163) 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 Lobbying2022-09-03

Lobbying return by Irish ProShare Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Support the continuation of the Save as You Earn (SAYE) scheme, by working to replace the departing Ulster Bank as the sole Irish-licensed bank acting as savings carrier to SAYE. Introducing an alternative medium for savings, for example, investigating scope for the NTMA to…

Register of Lobbying2022-09-02

Lobbying return by Irish SME Association

Budgetary matters
Intended results

18-point tax-reform package, elimination of the PRSI transition zone for low-paid workers, 3% USC levy for PAYE workers earning over €100k, greater support for the deep retro-fit program.

Register of Lobbying2022-09-02

Lobbying return by Laois Chamber Alliance

Budgetary matters
Intended results

To discuss the Chambers Ireland Budget 2023 Pre-Budget submission and the supports and policy changes required to support our members.::Lobbying in respect of three primary areas impacting our members; housing, energy, and talent and skills.

Register of Lobbying2022-09-01

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Support from Government to help SME's going forward

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2022-09-01

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

We need housing programme accelerated to reflect stability for employees and companies

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce" equals CRO name "DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE" (CRO 12764) 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 Lobbying2022-08-31

Lobbying return by Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

Taxation
Intended results

The purpose of the submission was to provide the Department of Finance with our views on how we currently view the operation of the KEEP scheme with the intended result of future legislative change to the operation of the scheme to make it more accessible for start-up and…

Register of Lobbying2022-08-31

Lobbying return by Concern Worldwide

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Ministers alerted to the deteriorating situation in the Horn of Africa and the need to fund humanitarian responses as early as possible.::ODA allocation in Budget 2023 reflects the increase in need as a result of the global food crisis.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Concern Worldwide" equals CRO name "CONCERN WORLDWIDE" (CRO 39647) 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.