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Politician · Senator · 27th Seanad

Patricia Stephenson

Social Democrats

Constituency / panel
Labour Panel
Membership
2025-01-29 → current
Committees
7 current — Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade; Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery; …
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Declared items
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CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
240
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
172 of 221 divisions
78%
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 Lobbying2025-06-06

Lobbying return by DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

Generating awareness and implementation of policies

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" equals CRO name "DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS" (CRO 94384) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

To inform public representatives of the implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers and for the health outlook of smokers who use vaping to quit or reduce their levels of smoking.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Creative Retail Distribution Limited

Taxation
Intended results

A review of the proposal to apply an E-liquids tax using self-declaration mechanism rather than a tax stamp.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Creative Retail Distribution Limited" equals CRO name "CREATIVE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED" (CRO 539887) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG

Health
Intended results

Outline an overview of the key issues, including the current status of trans healthcare and key blockages, and to provide recommendations/solutions for a way forward

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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by ActionAid Ireland

Foreign Affairs
Intended results

For DPOs to be made aware of our findings and push for recommendations on regulating private finance going through Ireland to the fossil fuel industry. Which found that as of June 2024, Irish-based subsidiaries of investment companies held €31.76 billion ($34 billion) in fossil…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "ActionAid Ireland" equals CRO name "ACTIONAID IRELAND" (CRO 95403) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Christian Aid Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Elected representatives to support the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Christian Aid Ireland" equals CRO name "CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND" (CRO 426928) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure the support of Oireachtas members for Technology Ireland's policy priorities in relation to such matters as regulatory stability and coherence, digital entrepreneurship, talent & skills for the tech sector's future employment pipeline and the appointment of a Minister…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Ibec" has no legal form. "IBEC COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 8706) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by EDF Renewables Ireland Limited

Energy and Natural Resources
Intended results

To provide information to the listed DPO on the proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project in Co. Carlow

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "EDF Renewables Ireland Limited" equals CRO name "EDF RENEWABLES IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 659883) 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 Lobbying2025-05-21

Lobbying return by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To secure the best outcomes for Kilkenny City and County through positive collaboration and open engagement between the business sector represented by Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce and the key influencers and decision makers in the county

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Published name "Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee" equals CRO name "KILKENNY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 295415) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To secure a meeting to discuss the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation. ::To raise awareness of the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation. ::To discuss the needs to cardiovascular patients in Ireland.

Register of Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by National Youth Council of Ireland

Children and Youth Affairs
Intended results

Seeking inclusion of NYCI manifesto asks in Programme for Government on Youth structures, youth policy and youth work funding::Meetings to discuss the Programme for Government and youth policy in the new Oireachtas::Introduce NYCI and youth work to new TDs, Senators 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Trócaire

EU Affairs
Intended results

Ireland to support a robust gender responsive EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and to introduce mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence legislation::Ireland to support a UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights

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Published name "Trócaire" equals CRO name "TROCAIRE" (CRO 661147) 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 Lobbying2025-05-20

Lobbying return by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Justice and Equality
Intended results

TENI wanted to educate and inform the government on three main topics. First, we spoke to representatives regarding the UK Supreme Court ruling to advocate for Ireland not following suit in this matter. Secondly, we spoke to politicians on trans healthcare and advocated for…

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.