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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
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CRO-matched interests
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Awards to declared companies
1592
Lobbying returns
Reports for 2017–2025 (party) and 2020–2022 (members)
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SIPO donation records
259 of 422 divisions
61%
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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Register of Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by Catholic Education Partnership CLG

Education and Training
Intended results

To secure the attendance of Members of the Oireachtas to a presentation in Leinster House on 7th May.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Catholic Education Partnership CLG" equals CRO name "CATHOLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 673771) 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 Lobbying2026-05-19

Lobbying return by The Institute of Directors Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To share new IoD Ireland research, which addressed the perspectives of over 363 business leaders on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union; as well as business sentiment going into 2026; and expected challenges for 2026. ::In this new research, we…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Institute of Directors Ireland" equals CRO name "INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IRELAND" (CRO 197643) 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 Dyslexia Association of Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on a range of issues affecting people with dyslexia in Ireland including the continuing urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as…

Register of Lobbying2026-01-20

Lobbying return by The Institute of Directors Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To share new IoD Ireland research, which addressed the perspectives of over 363 business leaders on the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union; as well as business sentiment going into 2026; and expected challenges for 2026. ::In this new research, we…

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "The Institute of Directors Ireland" equals CRO name "INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS IRELAND" (CRO 197643) 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 Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

Support from the Minister to use the upcoming EU Presidency to further strengthen education links between Cork's universities and higher education facilities and their counterparts in Europe.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-19

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training
Intended results

Support from the Minister to use the upcoming EU Presidency to further strengthen education links between Cork's universities and higher education facilities and their counterparts in Europe.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including improving recognition of qualifications and skills validation.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including facilitating mobility for learners, apprentices and workers.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including safeguarding major EU skills funding streams (e.g., Erasmus+, ECF) with SME‑friendly design and a mobility focus.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including improving qualification recognition and mobility mechanisms across Member States.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including embedding entrepreneurship competencies across all levels of education.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including linking STEM modules to innovation/enterprise projects.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including focussing on green/digital/AI skills.

Register of Lobbying2026-01-17

Lobbying return by Chambers Ireland

Education and Training
Intended results

To raise the priorities of the Chamber Network regarding Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU, including developing Apprenticeship Basic Skills Toolkit with sector exemplars.