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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Séamus McGrath

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Cork South-Central
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Committees
5 current — Committee of Public Accounts; Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage; …
1
Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
294
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
408 of 422 divisions
97%
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 Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

To demonstrate the issues with housing delivery in Cork and to ensure that the newly-elected TDs would prioritise this in the coming years in an effort to resolve the housing crisis and also support economic development

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport
Intended results

To generate support among a cross-party grouping of TDs and Senators for the transport policies of Cork Chamber and its members, including the need for improved access roads from the city centre to West Cork, rural bus services, increased commuter rail and park and ride options,…

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing
Intended results

To generate support for changes in housing policy which would lead to more development::To discuss rent pressure zones, rent caps and issues in delivery, such as non-alignment of utility providers, and to solve the issues associated with these policies

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

To ensure that the Cork Development Forum's priorities are given prominence in the upcoming review of the National Development Plan and to discuss Cork's standing in the recently published National Planning Framework and its impact on zoning and development

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Justice and Equality
Intended results

To highlight the shortage of gardaí in Cork and to ensure that Cork gets an increased allocation from the next graduate class of new recruits

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Environment
Intended results

To accelerate the delivery of flood defence schemes and other essential environmental works in numerous Cork towns ::To further the development of offshore renewables in Cork and to ensure this policy is supported at all levels of government

Register of Lobbying2025-05-13

Lobbying return by Local Development Companies Network CLG

Community
Intended results

Raised profile of the Network Members and highlighting profile of work in community

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Local Development Companies Network CLG" equals CRO name "LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 477861) 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 Irish Self Catering Federation

Tourism
Intended results

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Self Catering Federation" has no legal form. "IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 359394) 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 Vulcan Consulting Limited

Health
Intended results

To raise the profile of rare disease policy amongst Irish political stakeholders & seek updates on a range of rare disease policy matters.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Vulcan Consulting Limited" equals CRO name "VULCAN CONSULTING LIMITED" (CRO 578963) 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 Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A letter of congratulations and a copy of Cork Chamber's general election manifesto was issued to each of the recently elected Cork TDs to highlight areas of priority for advancement in the coming years, including essential projects in housing, infrastructure, renewables and…

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

A submission outlining key areas for regional development to be progressed in the lifetime of the next government, including roads, housing and other crucial infrastructure deemed essential by the members of Cork Chamber

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Public Expenditure and Reform
Intended results

Members of the Cork Development Forum identified priorities for inclusion in the forthcoming Programme for Government to progress key developments in areas of transport, housing, infrastructure, and regional development.

Register of Lobbying2025-01-21

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 Lobbying2025-01-21

Lobbying return by Irish Funds Industry Association CLG

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To discuss the Domestic and EU Legislative Agenda and share key priorities so as enhance the competitiveness of the Irish Funds Industry

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Irish Funds Industry Association CLG" equals CRO name "IRISH FUNDS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 339784) 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.