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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Thomas Byrne

Fianna Fáil

Constituency / panel
Meath East
Membership
2024-11-29 → current
Office
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and at the Department of Defence (2025-01-29 → 2025-03-25)
Office
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and at the Department of Defence (2025-03-26 → current)
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Declared items
0
CRO-matched interests
0
Awards to declared companies
1592
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
0
SIPO donation records
259 of 422 divisions
61%
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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

EU Affairs
Intended results

Communicate Ibec's 6 key policy priority areas for the upcoming Irish Presidency of the EU

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)

EU Affairs
Intended results

For Ireland to use its upcoming EU Council Presidency to demonstrate leadership on meeting EU water quality obligations by shifting from defensive negotiations (e.g., securing nitrates derogations) toward proactive environmental compliance and reform.::The Minister was urged to…

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)" has no legal form. "SUSTAINABLE WATER NETWORK (SWAN) COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 450882) 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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union

EU Affairs
Intended results

Development of Priorities and Policy Programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

EU Affairs
Intended results

Increased awareness in Government of the priorities for Ibec members in relation to Ireland's Presidency of the EU in 2026

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

EU Affairs
Intended results

Delivery of simpler EU Digital Playbook, Multiannual Financial Framework for skills, connectivity, research and innovation in digital technologies, and a digitalised Single Market Strategy

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

EU Affairs
Intended results

Proportionate and carefully designed State Aid rules that support strategic investment, simplification of EU tax legislation and reporting requirements, deployment of renewable energy, improve energy resilience and affordability, support industrial decarbonisation, and enhance…

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

EU Affairs
Intended results

Address the realities of changing global trade dynamics through strengthened plurilateral and bilateral partnerships, unlock trade and market diversification opportunities, champion IP harmonisation, and avoiding protectionist trade policy

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Ibec

EU Affairs
Intended results

Urge Government to use EU Presidency to strengthen the EU for business and citizens and ensure that it meets the needs of small and large Member States alike as part of the business ambition for Ireland’s EU Presidency

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 Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA

EU Affairs
Intended results

To contribute to a successful Presidency which is essential for Ireland's position and influence in the EU.::To focus on improving the conditions of farm families and rural areas nationally and through cooperation of EU Member State Organisation during Ireland's Presidency.::To…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-21

Lobbying return by Permanent TSB Plc

EU Affairs
Intended results

Government to consider competitiveness and simplification as one of Ireland’s key themes for the EU Presidency.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Permanent TSB Plc" equals CRO name "PERMANENT TSB PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY" (CRO 222332) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Pfizer

EU Affairs
Intended results

To encourage the Government to prioritise improving the competitiveness of the bio-pharmaceutical sector in Europe during the EU Presidency

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Pfizer" has no legal form. "PFIZER LIMITED" (CRO 900988) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Chartered Accountants Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Responded to Department consultation. ::Sent copy of our public consultation on Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union along with letter asking Minister of State for a meeting to discuss same.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chartered Accountants Ireland" has no legal form. "CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 469828) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Chartered Accountants Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Contribute initial perspectives from Chartered Accountants Ireland as the government plans the programme for the EU Presidency.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Chartered Accountants Ireland" has no legal form. "CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IRELAND LIMITED" (CRO 469828) 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 Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by Wind Energy Ireland

EU Affairs
Intended results

Implementation of the recommendations for Ireland's EU Presidency as set out in 'Driving Competitiveness, Delivering Climate Action: Ireland’s European Council Presidency Agenda for Energy' which is available online here:…