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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Richard Boyd Barrett

People Before Profit-Solidarity

Constituency / panel
Dún Laoghaire
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
7 current, 1 ended — Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Select Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; …
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
1429
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
195 of 422 divisions
46%
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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AreaAll 1429Health 209Justice and Equality 142Housing 131Budgetary matters 100Education and Training 92Environment 83Finance 72Foreign Affairs 69Economic Development and Industry 59Children and Youth Affairs 56Taxation 46Community 40Social Protection 39Transport 38Energy and Natural Resources 36Employment 34Agriculture 31Public Expenditure and Reform 26Development and Zoning 19Local Government 18Banking and Financial Institutions 15Trade 15Arts 13Communications 11EU Affairs 9Tourism 9Marine 7Heritage 3Sports and Recreation 3Defence 2Food 2
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Register of Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Taxation
Intended results

Many DLR-based SMEs are active in clean tech, biotech, and digital innovation but face barriers accessing R&D tax supports. Budget 2026 should simplify credit access for smaller firms, particularly in areas like Sandyford and Cherrywood, where innovation clusters are growing.…

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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding…

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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Housing
Intended results

The Shanganagh Castle development in Shankill - 597 new homes delivered in partnership with the LDA and DLR County Council - sets a strong precedent for affordable, cost-rental, and social housing. Budget 2026 should build on this momentum by accelerating planning and funding…

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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan sets ambitious targets across energy efficiency, transport electrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and public engagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local…

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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown’s Climate Action Plan sets ambitious targets across energy efficiency, transport electrification, biodiversity, flood resilience, and public engagement. Budget 2026 should back its implementation through dedicated funding streams that enable local…

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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart…

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 Lobbying2025-09-29

Lobbying return by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce

Finance
Intended results

Future DLR and Smart Dún Laoghaire are transforming how the county approaches urban development, using data driven insights to improve sustainability, accessibility, and community life. Budget 2026 should align with these initiatives by funding digital nfrastructure, smart…

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 Lobbying2025-09-22

Lobbying return by National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Funding to support the key priorities for disabled people as outlined in the ODG's Pre-Budget 2026 Submission

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability" has no legal form. "NATIONAL FEDERATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 330650) 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 Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To highlight concerns of the EEB on proposals for the MFF, and lack of ringfencing of funding for nature, and on the negative impacts of the proposals to Life+ funding and consequential impacts for nature and civil society organisations capacity, and to seek awareness and…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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 Lobbying2025-09-21

Lobbying return by An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland

Environment
Intended results

To highlight the premature closure of the National Maritime Strategy, which was advertised as being open until the 11th of July 2025, which meant submissions should have been able to have been made up to 23:59 on the 11th of July, but were being refused online well before that…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland" equals CRO name "AN TAISCE - THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR IRELAND" (CRO 12469) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

Influence Oireachtas Committee on amendments to social housing legislation related to appeal structures, access to homeless services, and entitlements of persons experiencing domestic violence.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG

Housing
Intended results

To encourage members of the Oireachtas to support the establishment of a robust, independent appeals structure for decisions related to social housing and homeless supports.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG" equals CRO name "MERCY LAW RESOURCE CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 471072) 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 Lobbying2025-09-19

Lobbying return by Ibec

Budgetary matters
Intended results

Include PII Recommendations in Budget 2026 including 1) introduction of 0% VAT rate for new build apartments, 2) increased funding for enabling infrastructure, 3) ensure property taxation policy stability to attract investment and 4) to amend the RZLT to exclude schemes in the…

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.