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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 Lobbying2026-09-02

Lobbying return by RIAI

Housing
Intended results

To secure stronger policy recognition and practical involvement of architects in housing delivery, regeneration of vacancies and dereliction, and planning and procurement reform, thereby influencing how Ireland achieves its housing and infrastructure targets.

Register of Lobbying2026-09-01

Lobbying return by Dublin South City Partnership

Housing
Intended results

Simplified and quicker Regeneration Process, address current maintenance problems in flats in a timely manner. For DCC to appoint a dedicated Director of Housing Regeneration with a properly funded section. For resources to be provided to expand the Community of Practice and…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Dublin South City Partnership" has no legal form. "DUBLIN SOUTH CITY PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 260765) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Rehab Group

Education and Training
Intended results

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhilll

Register of Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Horse Sport Ireland

Sports and Recreation
Intended results

To outline to Oireachtas members the funding allocated under the National Breeding Services Grant Scheme to their county and the benefits of the scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Horse Sport Ireland" equals CRO name "HORSE SPORT IRELAND" (CRO 432092) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Raise awareness around the need for improved public transport services to the airport. ( 24 hour City bus services, expanded hinterland services, bus lane and widening of N27, need for safeguarding of future LUAS route)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by daa plc

Transport
Intended results

Raise awareness around the need for improved public transport services to the airport. ( 24 hour City bus services, expanded hinterland services, bus lane and widening of N27, need for safeguarding of future LUAS route)

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "daa plc" equals CRO name "DAA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 9401) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Beefplan Movement

Agriculture
Intended results

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Beefplan Movement" has no legal form. "BEEF PLAN MOVEMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 640399) 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 Lobbying2026-05-21

Lobbying return by Manna Drone Delivery

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To ensure a greater understanding of the positive contributions drone delivery services offer to the local communities and the economy

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Montague Communications Ltd

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme, development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments and the passing of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Montague Communications Ltd" equals CRO name "MONTAGUE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED" (CRO 297660) 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 Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Irish Heart Foundation

Health
Intended results

To raise awareness of the high level of unregulated digital unhealthy food marketing that children are exposed to online, to the detriment of their health. ::To secure support for greater regulation of digital food marketing. ::To secure attendance to a meeting of the Oireachtas…

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Economic Development and Industry
Intended results

To support ongoing economic development in Cork and call for investment support across sectors for firms seeking to locate in the region.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Construction Defects Alliance

Housing
Intended results

Implementation of Interim Remediation Scheme; development of the Fire Detection and Alarm System Initiative, the rollout of Retrospective Payments Pathfinders and the passage of legislation to underpin the defects remediation scheme.

Register of Lobbying2026-05-20

Lobbying return by Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited

Health
Intended results

The correspondence referenced European analysis suggesting a substantial proportion of vaping products circulating within the EU may be entering through irregular or illegal channels. It warned that weak enforcement, cross-border purchasing and online sales create risks for…