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Politician · TD · 34th Dáil

Thomas Byrne

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: 0
SIPO donation records: 61%
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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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Lobbying return by Irish Pharmacy Union

Health

Intended results

For the Minister to address the conference and share his perspectives on crucial issues impacting on European Pharmacists including medicine shortages.

Lobbying return by American Chamber of Commerce Ireland

Finance

Intended results

To provide AmCham views and recommendations ahead of Budget 2026::To discuss AmCham Budget 2026 priorities with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "American Chamber of Commerce Ireland" equals CRO name "AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IRELAND" (CRO 18926) 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.

Lobbying return by Hanover Media Strategy Limited

EU Affairs

Intended results

To hear from Minister Byrne about Ireland’s key priorities for the Presidency and how the Government has been preparing for the role.

Derived link · Matched by exact company name

Published name "Hanover Media Strategy Limited" equals CRO name "HANOVER MEDIA STRATEGY LIMITED" (CRO 596029) 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.

Lobbying return by Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA)

Housing

Intended results

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.

Lobbying return by Irish Exporters Association

Trade

Intended results

Share our industry expertise to inform Ireland's trade policy and exchange views with other stakeholders on country and regional specific developments.

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Irish Exporters Association" has no legal form. "IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 13805) 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.

Lobbying return by Acumen Public Affairs

Health

Intended results

Ensure respiratory infections prevention is considered as a priority topic for EU health policy during the Irish EU Council Presidency in second half of 2026 (esp. Presidency health work programme for Council activities during Presidency mandate)

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Housing

Intended results

To advocate for measures to ensure the achievement of housing targets in the Cork region, including innovative housing solutions such as above the shop living and targeted financial supports for measures to stimulate the housing market.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Taxation

Intended results

To outline and garner support for changes to taxation policy to encourage economic competitiveness, including simplification of current policies, supports for R&D and innovation, as well as entrepreneurship.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training

Intended results

To advocate for business priorities in the area of education and training, including supports for apprenticeships and upskilling opportunities, as well as funding for third level institutions.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Transport

Intended results

To call for progress on key transport projects in the Cork region and further afield in the context of Budget 2026, including regional connectivity via Cork Airport and the Port of Cork, strategic rail links and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, as well as progress on…

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Energy and Natural Resources

Intended results

To advance progress on offshore renewable energy in the Cork region in Budget 2026, including port infrastructure investment and support for industry to ensure Ireland meets its ambitious climate targets.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Tourism

Intended results

To highlight the importance of support for regional tourism and tourism bodies in Budget 2026, including the enhancement of public realm spaces and connectivity to support regional economies in attracting tourists.

Lobbying return by Development Perspectives

Foreign Affairs

Intended results

To see services included in the bill and to see the bill enacted

Derived link · Matched by name with added legal form

Published name "Development Perspectives" has no legal form. "DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 466659) 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.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Education and Training

Intended results

To encourage the Minister to act to sustain and deepen the cooperation between Ireland and Scotland and Wales in the context of international agreements and policies on sharing resources for the mutual benefit of education and research facilities.

Lobbying return by Cork Chamber

Finance

Intended results

To ensure the support of Minister Thomas Byrne in developing Cork as a region for investment in the financial services sector