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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Peter Burke

Fine Gael

Constituency / panel
Longford-Westmeath
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (2025-06-02 → current)
Office
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (2025-01-23 → 2025-06-01)
5
Declared items
1
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
2693
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
8
SIPO donation records
297 of 422 divisions
70%
Vote participation

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SIPO donation reports 8

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 Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by L.M. Ericsson Limited

Communications
Intended results

Market overview and challenges faced by European Tech leaders, Upcoming EU Legislation and regulation impact on Telecoms, The potential benefits of 5GSA to Ireland and the need to ensure Irelands advanced connectivity infrastructure enabling and supporting economic ambitions.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "L.M. Ericsson Limited" equals CRO name "L.M. ERICSSON LIMITED" (CRO 21679) 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 Lobbying2025-05-12

Lobbying return by Cisco International Limited

Communications
Intended results

To seek a meeting with the Minister as part of Cisco's Global Customer Advisory Board meeting in Ireland.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Cisco International Limited" equals CRO name "CISCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" (CRO 906624) 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 Lobbying2025-03-03

Lobbying return by The Irish Times DAC

Communications
Intended results

To inform the Minister of concerns about the operation of the Press Publishers Right as transposed into Irish law and to raise awareness of concerns about the implications of AI for publishers

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Irish Times DAC" equals CRO name "THE IRISH TIMES DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 2514) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Reduced VAT rate for internet access services from 23% to 13.5%;incentivise SME take-up of very high-capacity networks; new scheme to address mobile coverage ‘blackspot’ areas; increased security for subsea cables; funding of a fit for purpose mobile public warning system as…

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Engagement on proposals to equate VAT charged on broadband to the VAT rate for electricity and gas, as a cost of living measure and to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by NewsBrands Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Effective copyright legislation to protect news publishers from unauthorised use of their content by tech platforms and to support publishers in their negotiations for fair remuneration for use of their content by platforms.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-17

Lobbying return by NBI Infrastructure DAC

Communications
Intended results

Providing details re the progress and challenges associated with the delivery of the NBP Project.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "NBI Infrastructure DAC" equals CRO name "NBI INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY" (CRO 631656) 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 Lobbying2025-01-14

Lobbying return by L.M. Ericsson Limited

Communications
Intended results

The EU is falling behind in the adoption of 5G in comparison to the US and some Far East countries. The telecoms regulation needs to be reviewed to encourage investment in the industry enabling innovation and the digitalisation of businesses and public services.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "L.M. Ericsson Limited" equals CRO name "L.M. ERICSSON LIMITED" (CRO 21679) 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 Lobbying2024-11-21

Lobbying return by UNICEF Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Endorsement of our election manifesto which outlines UNICEF Ireland’s Child Rights Election Manifesto outlines 10 urgent priorities grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "UNICEF Ireland" equals CRO name "UNICEF IRELAND" (CRO 371124) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Meeting to discuss Vodafone's proposals for a VAT reduction on internet access services as a cost of living measure and to support increased connectivity to our communities.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Vodafone Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Understanding of Vodafone's economic and societal contribution to Ireland and to emphasise the critical role of connectivity and digital infrastructure for the future of EU competitiveness

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Vodafone Ireland" has no legal form. "VODAFONE IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 326967) 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 Lobbying2024-09-20

Lobbying return by Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited

Communications
Intended results

To inform the Minister of concerns about the operation of the Press Publishers Right as transposed into Irish law and to raise awareness of concerns about the implications of AI for publishers

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited" equals CRO name "MEDIAHUIS IRELAND GROUP LIMITED" (CRO 2936) 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 Lobbying2024-01-20

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

To outline the pressures currently facing the independent radio sector, especially the increased costs and external issues relating to local journalism and current affairs coverage.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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 Lobbying2024-01-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Communications
Intended results

Convey an understanding of the work being done by the telecoms industry to protect consumers from scam calls and texts

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 Lobbying2022-12-04

Lobbying return by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland

Communications
Intended results

Removal or reduction of the Broadcasting Levy.::Expansion of the journalism bursary, committed to in the OSMR bill, to include all independent broadcasters.::Amendment to allow flexibility in hourly scheduling of commercial advertisements.::Designation of a commissioner in the…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Independent Broadcasters of Ireland" has no legal form. "INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS OF IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 166985) 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.