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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Donegal
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
4 current — Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs; Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development; …
9
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
717
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
349 of 422 divisions
83%
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.

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Register of Lobbying2026-09-13

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

IFA Propose::• Maintenance grants for new and existing walks must be provided.::• There needs to be greater promotion and stricter enforcement of the ‘No Dogs Allowed' policy.::• Any amenities or walkways within the jurisdiction of Local Authorities that are in close proximity…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To propose that, alongside additional potential hours worked, to implement a higher payment rate for farmers beyond the standard own-work rate of the Walks Scheme. This increased compensation reflects the additional challenges and ensures that farmers are adequately rewarded for…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To propose that increased funding should be allocated to the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) scheme and returned to past levels, with existing payment rates and eligible area increased to help better preserve and protect the unique uplands eco-system; avoid land abandonment;…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

To propose that the Mountain Access Project is extended and piloted in new areas.::To propose that robust communication platforms are developed, such as regular meetings, and a dedicated farmer point of contact, to facilitate continuous dialogue between farmers and the…

Register of Lobbying2017-05-19

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

Heritage
Intended results

That the 11,500 farmers in Donegal must be fully protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €18.5m::That Donegal retains its 100% classified land base.::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current…